Music Instructor Multi Instrument

School of Rock; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock in Libertyville, IL is seeking a dedicated Music Instructor to deliver engaging lessons and lead rehearsals across private and group formats. You will guide students through fundamentals while fostering performance-ready skills and a love for music.

Join a team that emphasizes five core areas—keys, vocals, guitar, bass and drums—while you document lessons, communicate progress with families, and contribute to a dynamic, show-driven learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or performing music professionally (3+ years).
• Solid knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Resourceful with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Thrives under pressure and maintains professionalism.
• Ideal candidate is a working musician with formal music school training.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor.
• Good judgment is essential.
• Passion for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows.
• Ensure students are learning the fundamentals of music, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Teach five core areas: keys, vocals, guitar, bass and drums.

Skills

Teaching experience

Music theory knowledge

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Resilience under pressure

Working musician

Education/training

Enthusiastic demeanor

Good judgment

Passion for teaching

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• 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 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

We teach five core areas at School of Rock - keys, vocals, guitar, bass and drums. Many of our teachers have broader musical talent as well which we do our best to engage.

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