Guitar Teacher

val's services; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

val's services in Burien, WA is seeking a passionate guitar teacher to provide private and group instruction in our retail lesson studios.

You will deliver engaging lessons, teach music theory, track progress, and prepare students for recitals, while coordinating with store staff and parents.

The role emphasizes a student-focused, collaborative environment and access to quality music education.

Qualifications

• Strong guitar skills across multiple genres; ability to teach rock, pop, classical, jazz.
• Ability to design curriculum and tailor lessons to different skill levels.
• Excellent communication with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, level-appropriate guitar lessons.
• Teach music theory and foster musical expression across styles.
• Track and assess student progress to support continuous improvement.
• Prepare students for recitals and school performances.
• Communicate regularly with parents and coordinate with store staff.
• Contribute to a student-focused, collaborative environment that expands access to quality music education.

Skills

Guitar technique

Multi-genre teaching

Curriculum design

Communication

Progress tracking

Job description

Role: Guitar Teacher providing private and group instruction to students of all ages in retail lesson studios.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, level-appropriate lesson plans that develop strong guitar technique.
• Teach music theory and foster musical expression across styles (rock, pop, classical, jazz).
• Track and assess student progress to support continuous improvement.
• Prepare students for recitals and school performances.
• Communicate regularly with parents and coordinate with store staff.
• Contribute to a student-focused, collaborative environment that expands access to quality music education.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong guitar skills and ability to teach multiple genres.
• Ability to design curriculum and adapt lessons to different skill levels.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with students, parents, and staff.
• Organized approach to progress tracking and performance preparation.
• Passion for music education and supportive, mission-driven teaching mindset.