Multi-Instrument Music Instructor: Teach, Perform, Inspire

School of Rock North Haven; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIMPLE IRA

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock North Haven is seeking a dedicated Music Instructor to lead lessons and rehearsals, delivering engaging, performance-based music education to students. The role focuses on building fundamentals, repertoire, and stage performance skills in a dynamic, student-centered environment.

You will manage lesson plans, track progress, and maintain a positive, safe learning space in the North Haven school. Ideal candidates are working musicians with formal training and a passion for teaching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years experience teaching or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent ability to deal with a wide range of customers and other people.
• Strong organizational skills and customer-relations focus.
• Resourceful and good problem-solver; works well under pressure.
• Ideal candidate is a working musician with formal music school training.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor.
• Good judgment and teaching passion.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows.
• Ensure students learn fundamentals of music, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• 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 Code of Conduct and safety policies.

Skills

Music teaching

Music performance

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Patience & communication

Education

Formal music school training

Job description

School of Rock North Haven is seeking a dedicated Music Instructor to lead lessons and rehearsals, delivering engaging, performance-based music education to students. The role focuses on building fundamentals, repertoire, and stage performance skills in a dynamic, student-centered environment.

You will manage lesson plans, track progress, and maintain a positive, safe learning space in the North Haven school. Ideal candidates are working musicians with formal training and a passion for teaching.