Keys Instructor

School-of-Rock-Madiso; Madison (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The School of Rock Madison is looking for a Music Instructor who can teach keyboard with a strong focus on theory and technique. The role involves creating a safe, energetic environment where students aged 5–18 explore music from classic rock to contemporary songs and develop their musicianship.

In this fast-paced setting you will design engaging lesson plans, track student progress, and maintain regular communication with parents.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience teaching or performing music professionally.
• Strong knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Ability to work with diverse students and parents.
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ideal candidate is a working musician with formal music school training.
• Passion for teaching and a positive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Maximize quality of music instruction across private lessons and shows.
• Ensure students learn fundamentals, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Communicate progress with parents after lessons.
• Be visible and accessible in the school to students and parents.
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance at school.

Skills

Music theory

Curriculum design

Organizational skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Flexibility

Patience

Enthusiasm

Team player

Working musician

Education

Formal music school training

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

The School of Rock Madison is a fast-paced work environment that requires our employees to be very outgoing and to work well with kids aging from 5-18. We are looking for somebody who can teach keyboard with a strong focus on theory and technique. Potential applicants should have a strong desire to work hard and be a team player while advancing their teaching and musicianship skills. Vocal experience a plus!

We are looking to hire someone who has 15-20 hours of availability on Fridays AND Saturdays along with another possible day during the week.

Summary

The School of Rock Music Instructor teaches students from all ends of the spectrum, working on music from The Stones to Zappa to Bruno Mars. The Instructor creates a safe and cool environment for students to achieve their musical and creative potential and ensures that each School of Rock student has an exceptional musical journey.

In support of that goal, each instructor is responsible for all music and education-related elements within the lessons. The instructor creates a dynamic lesson experience to ensure their students are challenged and inspired. The instructor embodies Rock N' Roll in a positive way and is responsible for creating the most valuable student lesson experience possible. We teach five core areas at the School of Rock - keys, vocals, guitar, bass and drums. Our instructors have multi-instrumental capabilities. This is considerably valuable to potential applicants who are needed to teach more than one instrument or voice.

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
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance in school

Candidate Requirements: 2 + years' experience teaching and/or performing music professionally

• 2 + 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 members and other clientele
• Strong organizational skills
• Very strong service relation skills
• Contain resourcefulness and the ability to solve problems
• 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