Guitar Instructor & Performance-Based Music Educator

School of Rock; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

School of Rock McKinney is seeking a Guitar Instructor to deliver engaging private lessons and ensemble experiences at our location. You will guide students in playing guitar, while integrating core music education elements and performance opportunities to boost both skill and confidence.

The ideal candidate is a working musician with formal music school training, strong customer relations, and a passion for teaching in a vibrant community-focused environment.

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

Teaching experience (music)

Performing music professionally

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Job description

School of Rock McKinney is seeking a Guitar Instructor to deliver engaging private lessons and ensemble experiences at our location. You will guide students in playing guitar, while integrating core music education elements and performance opportunities to boost both skill and confidence.

The ideal candidate is a working musician with formal music school training, strong customer relations, and a passion for teaching in a vibrant community-focused environment.