Multi-Instrument Music Instructor | Performance-Based

School of Rock; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock in Libertyville, IL is seeking a dedicated Music Instructor to deliver engaging lessons and lead rehearsals across private and group formats. You will guide students through fundamentals while fostering performance-ready skills and a love for music.

Join a team that emphasizes five core areas—keys, vocals, guitar, bass and drums—while you document lessons, communicate progress with families, and contribute to a dynamic, show-driven learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or performing music professionally (3+ years).
• Solid knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Resourceful with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Thrives under pressure and maintains professionalism.
• Ideal candidate is a working musician with formal music school training.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor.
• Good judgment is essential.
• Passion for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows.
• Ensure students are learning the fundamentals of music, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Teach five core areas: keys, vocals, guitar, bass and drums.

Skills

Teaching experience

Music theory knowledge

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Resilience under pressure

Working musician

Education/training

Enthusiastic demeanor

Good judgment

Passion for teaching

Job description

School of Rock in Libertyville, IL is seeking a dedicated Music Instructor to deliver engaging lessons and lead rehearsals across private and group formats. You will guide students through fundamentals while fostering performance-ready skills and a love for music.

Join a team that emphasizes five core areas—keys, vocals, guitar, bass and drums—while you document lessons, communicate progress with families, and contribute to a dynamic, show-driven learning environment.