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School of Rock Princeton; Lawrence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

School of Rock Princeton is seeking a Drum Instructor to lead private drum lessons and rehearsals, delivering engaging, curriculum-driven instruction that challenges students.

The role emphasizes strong customer relations, structured lesson planning, and active involvement in school shows and events, while supporting students’ musical growth and life skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of teaching or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent customer relations and communication skills.
• Able to create engaging, structured lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead private drum lessons and group rehearsals.
• Maximize the quality of music instruction and student progress.
• Document thoughtful lesson plans and progress notes.
• Collaborate with parents to share student progress.
• Assist in school events and performances.

Skills

Teaching music

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Live performance

Working musician

Patience

Judgement

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With over 425 schools, and a strong internationally recognized brand, School of Rock is the largest after-school music education provider in the world. We put on shows to teach music! We are looking for a Drum Instructor/Teacher to join us at our Princeton location.

As a Drum Instructor you will be responsible for all music education-related elements within the lessons and rehearsals, creating a dynamic experience to ensure students are challenged and inspired. The Drum Instructor positively embodies rock and roll and is responsible for creating a valuable student experience that helps our students learn music and life skills.

We teach five core areas at School of Rock - keys, vocals, guitar, bass and drums. Many of our instructors have broader musical talent as well which we do our best to engage.

Music Instruction:

• 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

Customer Connection:

• 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.

Skill Requirements:

• 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