Music Instructor - Multi Instrument

School of Rock; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Development

Wellness resources

Job summary

School of Rock in Brick Township, NJ is seeking a Music Instructor to lead private lessons and group rehearsals, creating engaging experiences that challenge and inspire students.

The ideal candidate is a working musician with formal music education training, strong theory knowledge, and excellent customer-relations skills. You will document lesson plans, communicate progress to parents, and help run performances and school events.

Qualifications

• 3+ years teaching or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent ability to work with a wide range of customers.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

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 progress with parents and be visible in the school.
• Assist in rehearsals and maintenance as needed.
• Adheres to the School of Rock Code of Conduct, safety policies.

Skills

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Working musician

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

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 Instructor to join us at our [company name] location.

As a Music Instructor/teacher you will be responsible for all music education-related elements within the lessons and rehearsals, creating a dynamic experience to ensure students are challenged and inspired. The Music Teacher positively embodies rock and roll and is responsible for creating a valuable student experience that helps our students learn music and life skills.

Music Instruction

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows
• Be sure the students are learning the fundamentals of music, not just songs
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans

Customer Connection

• 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 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
• Passion for teaching