Music Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

School of Rock Omaha is seeking a Music Director to lead music education and performance programs for students. You will oversee private lessons, ensemble shows, and curriculum execution while maintaining high educational standards.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in teaching or performing and strong music theory knowledge, along with the ability to relate well to students, parents, and staff. This is a full-time role based in Omaha with opportunities to influence school growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience teaching or performing music.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent ability to deal with a wide range of customers and other people.
• Strong organizational skills; excellent customer relations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all music and education-related elements within the School; maximize quality of instruction.
• Roll out the music curriculum and oversee product execution.
• Oversee development of shows, select and promote shows, assign and cast, coordinate set lists, train show directors.
• Promote shows and drive ticket sales; ensure productions meet high educational standards.
• Market the school through relations with parents and students; offer tours to prospects.
• Manage the School operations with the GM/Owner; ensure timely opening and adjust during show season.
• Maintain all music equipment and facilities.

Skills

Experience teaching/performing

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Working musician

Formal training

Enthusiastic attitude

Good judgment

Job description

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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 Omaha 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