Guitar Instructor — Flexible Schedule & Growth Path

School of Rock; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock is seeking a Guitar Instructor for the Golden/Lakewood location to lead private lessons and rehearsals, ensuring students learn fundamentals and music theory while delivering an engaging, performance-based education.

The role emphasizes hands-on instruction, collaboration with staff, and maintaining a safe, vibrant classroom environment that fosters growth and performance opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of customers and other people.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Very strong customer relations skills.
• Resourceful and good problem-solver.
• Works well under pressure.
• Ideal candidate is a working musician who also has formal music school training.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanour.
• Good judgment a must.
• Passion for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows.
• Be sure the students are learning the fundamentals of music, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Communicate regularly with parents on progress of students after lessons.
• Interact with parents and students regularly by being visible and accessible in the school.
• Pitch in during canceled lessons in the overall execution of the program.
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance in school.
• Adheres to the School of Rock Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy.

Job description

School of Rock is seeking a Guitar Instructor for the Golden/Lakewood location to lead private lessons and rehearsals, ensuring students learn fundamentals and music theory while delivering an engaging, performance-based education.

The role emphasizes hands-on instruction, collaboration with staff, and maintaining a safe, vibrant classroom environment that fosters growth and performance opportunities.