Guitar Instructor: Teach, Inspire, and Lead School Rock Shows

School of Rock; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock Rockville is seeking a Guitar Instructor to lead private lessons and group rehearsals, delivering engaging experiences that challenge students and develop performance skills.

You will teach fundamentals, design thoughtful lesson plans, and maintain strong communication with parents. The ideal candidate is a working musician with formal training, enthusiastic and patient, thriving under pressure in a dynamic music education environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent ability to deal 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.
• Prefer a shredder type player but not required.

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

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Working musician

Formal training

Teaching experience

Job description

School of Rock Rockville is seeking a Guitar Instructor to lead private lessons and group rehearsals, delivering engaging experiences that challenge students and develop performance skills.

You will teach fundamentals, design thoughtful lesson plans, and maintain strong communication with parents. The ideal candidate is a working musician with formal training, enthusiastic and patient, thriving under pressure in a dynamic music education environment.