Music Director

School of Rock; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock Delco is seeking a Music Director to lead all music and education-related elements, ensuring high-quality instruction and a compelling student experience. The role involves curriculum rollout, show development, and coordination with the General Manager/Owner to promote shows and drive ticket sales.

The candidate will manage equipment, communicate progress with parents, and maintain a positive, professional environment aligned with School of Rock standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

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, including 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.

Skills

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Professional musician

Enthusiastic

Judgment

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development
  

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 Music Director to join us at our School of Rock Delco 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.
• 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
  

It is the policy of the School of Rock to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. School of Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
School of Rock expresses prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of School of Rock's employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.