Guitar - Private After-School Lessons Program

atlantainternationalschool; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Atlanta International School is seeking a dedicated guitar instructor for its after‑school private lessons program. Teach 30, 45, or 60‑minute weekly sessions to diverse students, with the instructor setting some times with families.

This part‑time role begins August 2026, reports to the Coordinator of Co‑Curricular Arts K‑12, and pays through AIS. Start date and schedule are flexible to accommodate student needs and staff availability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Music Education (preferred) OR Performance with professional proficiency and experience with teaching, performance, and pedagogy.
• Master or Doctorate level college students with experience in teaching and the recommendation of two college instructors may also apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide private guitar lesson instructions to students in 30, 45, or 60‑minute weekly lessons. This is a part‑time position, perhaps one or two afternoons per week (instructor sets schedule with parents) from 3:00 PM onward.

Skills

Organized

Dependable

Compassionate

Education

Bachelor’s in Music Education or Performance

Job description

Guitar - Private After-School Lessons Program

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Atlanta International School (AIS) offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum to all students, from 3K through grade 12. Our challenging academic programs develop internationally‑minded, critical‑thinking students able to take complex and often disparate knowledge, concepts and skills, and forge these into new and unique ways of solving problems. We provide a rigorous education in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual community where the reality and hope of human potential are in action.

Our mission at AIS

The mission at AIS is to develop courageous leaders who shape their world for the better. All AIS employees believe deeply in the potential of each student, value critical thinking (their own and students’) and know learning can be fun and exciting. AIS offers an incredible spirit of community and diversity of perspectives that come from students, families, and employees representing more than 90 nationalities and over 60 languages.

Teachers at AIS are innovators and leaders who have a passion for working with students in a multicultural community and are always seeking new ways to personalize learning. With an interdisciplinary focus, AIS teachers also integrate innovative learning strategies while working with a diverse student population.

Our School is committed to the safety and well‑being of every child. We maintain rigorous safeguarding practices to ensure a secure, supportive, and nurturing environment where all students can thrive.

JOB PURPOSE

The Music Department has an extensive after‑school private instruction program and is accepting applications for possible openings for August 2026 and beyond. The school has a set fee schedule for lessons. Lessons staff are part‑time AIS employees and are paid through the school.

Division: PS/SS Music

FLSA: Non‑exempt

Reports to: Greg Hucks, Coordinator of Co‑Curricular Arts K‑12

Start Date: August 2026

Application Deadline: Ongoing

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide private music lesson instructions to students in 30, 45, or 60‑minute weekly lessons. This is a part‑time position, perhaps one or two afternoons per week (instructor sets schedule with parents) from 3:00 PM onward.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s in Music Education (preferred) OR Performance with professional proficiency and experience with teaching, performance, and pedagogy. Master or Doctorate level college students with experience in teaching and the recommendation of two college instructors may also apply.

KEY ROLE COMPETENCIES

• Organized
• Dependable
• Compassionate

TO BE CONSIDERED

To be considered for the above‑mentioned position, please submit the following items: a letter of interest, a resume, and email and phone contact information for three professional references, with at least one being supervisory in nature by the stipulated deadline. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. We will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment.

EEO

AIS is an equal opportunity employer. We are a diverse community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan Atlanta area and the United States at large. We aim to align our hiring process with our mission and institutional goals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. AIS takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance all qualified candidates. We will contact those applicants whose skills and experience best match our needs. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are not able to take or return phone calls regarding employment.