Music Director

School of Rock; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

Join the School of Rock in Atlanta as a Music Director, where you'll be responsible for music instruction and ensuring an exceptional experience for students. Ideal candidates should have 3+ years of experience and a passion for music education.

This role requires overseeing shows, maintaining music equipment, and fostering relationships with students and parents. School of Rock offers a dynamic environment for music lovers who aspire to inspire others.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of customers.
• Ideal candidate is a working musician who also has formal music school training.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all music and education-related elements within the School.
• Oversee the development of shows and coordinate rehearsals.
• Maintain all music equipment and communicate with parents regularly.

Skills

Teaching and/or performing music

Knowledge of music theory

Strong customer relations skills

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Working musician

Positive demeanor

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With over 350 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 Music Director to join us at our School of Rock Dunwoody location.

The Music Director embodies rock and roll in a positive way and is responsible for creating the most valuable student experience possible. This role creates a safe and inspiring environment for students to achieve their musical and creative potential and ensures that each School of Rock student has an exceptional musical journey.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all music and education‑related elements within the School. Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows.
• Roll out the music curriculum and oversee all product execution.
• Oversee the development of shows, this includes: Selecting and promoting shows/concerts well in advance with the General Manager/Owner. Creating show assignments for students and overseeing casting decisions. Coordinating the set list. Training, guiding and assisting show directors so all rehearsals and performances meet high educational standards. Assisting in promoting the shows and driving ticket sales. Ensuring that show productions are well executed.
• Market the school by keeping excellent relations with parents and students and offering new student and/or parent prospects tours; engaging and selling them on the school Teach as directed by the General /Owner to boost school profitability and operations.
• Manage the School, including working with the General Manager/Owner to open school punctually according to hours of business and staying later when necessary during show season and summer camp.
• Maintain all music equipment.
• Communicate regularly with parents on student progress and address any questions and issues about the music program.
• Interact with parents and students regularly by being visible and accessible in the school.
• Adhere 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