Guitar Instructor: Inspire, Teach & Rock Shows

School of Rock Beacon; City of Beacon (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock Beacon is seeking a Guitar Instructor to join our music education community. You will lead private lessons and group rehearsals, delivering engaging, technique-focused instruction and helping students grow as musicians.

The role emphasizes curriculum-based teaching, strong communication with parents, and maintaining a positive, energetic classroom. Ideal candidates are working musicians with formal music school training who are enthusiastic and patient.

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 demeanor.
• 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.

Skills

Experience teaching

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organization

Customer service

Problem solving

Working musician

Positive demeanor

Good judgment

Passion for teaching

Job description

School of Rock Beacon is seeking a Guitar Instructor to join our music education community. You will lead private lessons and group rehearsals, delivering engaging, technique-focused instruction and helping students grow as musicians.

The role emphasizes curriculum-based teaching, strong communication with parents, and maintaining a positive, energetic classroom. Ideal candidates are working musicians with formal music school training who are enthusiastic and patient.