Guitar Instructor — Teach Rock & Performance Skills

School of Rock; Devon (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Advancement opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

School of Rock Main Line is seeking a Guitar Instructor to lead private lessons and ensemble activities, delivering engaging lessons and performance-ready instruction. The role focuses on teaching fundamentals, repertoire, and craft while nurturing student motivation and musical growth.

The ideal candidate is a working musician with formal training, strong customer relations, and a passion for teaching in a collaborative school setting.

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 theory

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Judgment

Passion for teaching

Working musician

Education

Formal music school training

Job description

School of Rock Main Line is seeking a Guitar Instructor to lead private lessons and ensemble activities, delivering engaging lessons and performance-ready instruction. The role focuses on teaching fundamentals, repertoire, and craft while nurturing student motivation and musical growth.

The ideal candidate is a working musician with formal training, strong customer relations, and a passion for teaching in a collaborative school setting.