Position Purpose
To work part time providing private or semi‑private music instruction to students on a guitar and bass. If a multi‑instrumentalist, to provide band coaching to small rock/pop ensembles for the purposes of live performance and recordings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide instruction to music students in a private or semi-private lesson format using a proprietary curriculum based on method books and specific methodology and arrangements created for Bach to Rock Music Schools.
- Instruct students in techniques needed to play in small groups.
- Direct small groups in playing, performing and recording original and cover songs.
- Support private student placement in pop/rock ensembles in collaboration with the School Director staff.
- Move, set up and break down equipment at the school and school events.
- Assist in basic repair of minor site equipment and instruments.
Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrate an understanding of music concepts and be able to communicate those concepts to students.
- Play a musical instrument; multi‑instrumentalists are strongly preferred.
- Demonstrate the ability to run basic sound equipment.
- Be able to receive constructive feedback on teaching techniques and apply the feedback to new teaching situations and environments.
- Be able to be physically present at B2R for scheduled lessons and administrative responsibilities.
- Advanced knowledge of music theory and technique relevant to primary instruments.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to operate basic office equipment, i.e., telephones, photocopiers and computers.
- Ability to interact effectively with the public.
- Ability to work effectively with B2R staff and management.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
- Ability to pass a background check.
Education, Work Experience and/or Licensure
- Teaching certificate and/or degrees in music preferred; those who are currently enrolled in a music degree program will also be considered.
- Experience in the subject area may be substituted for degree or licensure.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
Language Skills
- Proficient English speaking and writing skills.
- Additional language(s) are a plus.
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop and reach.
- Ability to lift and move the equipment typically associated with B2R’s day-to-day operation, e.g., amplifiers, keyboards, recording equipment, light furniture, etc.
Work Environment
- Basic office environment.
- Music studio.
- Music event venues in the metro area around the school.