Guitar Teacher Store 394

The Guitar Center Company; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 15,718 - 29,866; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and health coverage

401(k) plan

Discounts on gear purchases

Financial education support

Travel discounts

Inclusive benefits including fertility support

Job summary

The Guitar Center Company is seeking a Music Teacher in Oakdale, Minnesota. In this position, you will teach music lessons, help increase student enrollment, and foster a love for music. Ideal candidates should have experience in music or education, demonstrate teaching skills in their instrument of choice, and possess excellent communication abilities. The role also involves customer service duties to create a positive experience for students and their families.

Qualifications

• Experience in music, education, or a related field is required.
• Must be proficient in an instrument like drums, guitar, or keyboard.
• Ability to demonstrate teaching competencies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach music lessons using the Guitar Center Lessons Curriculum.
• Communicate progress of each student to parents and students.
• Assist with customer service and building long-term student relationships.

Skills

Ability to teach an instrument

Previous experience in Music or Education

Demonstrated competency in teaching

Job description

Pay Rate

$11.41/hr - $14.91/hr Non-Teaching Rate and up to $21.68/hr Total Teaching Rate depending on background and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and health coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Gig Leave program.
• Discounts on gear purchases.
• Financial education support and mental health resources.
• Travel discounts and free gifts.
• Inclusive benefits including fertility support and support for the Trans community.

About the Role

As a Music Teacher, you will be responsible for teaching music lessons to students according to the Guitar Center Lessons curriculum. You will work to increase student enrollment, ensure each student continues to grow, develop, and enjoy playing music, while nurturing a culture of integrity, inclusion, musical passion, and respect.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the store Lessons Lead to schedule and retain student headcount based on community needs.
• Teach students using the Guitar Center Lessons Curriculum.
• Assist with customer service as needed, helping build and maintain long‑term students by creating a great experience.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing parental knowledge.
• Communicate progress of each student to parents and/or students.
• Share students’ goals and progress frequently.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Music, Education, or a related field.
• Ability to teach an instrument you are proficient in such as drums, guitar, keyboard, etc.
• Skilled ability to demonstrate competency and proficiency in the area you will be teaching.

Guitar Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‑related requirements.

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