Music Instructor Multi Instrument

School of Rock; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

School of Rock is seeking a Music Instructor to join our team at our School of Rock location. You will handle all music education elements within lessons and rehearsals, creating a dynamic experience to challenge and inspire students.

The instructor embodies rock and roll while delivering a valuable student experience that builds music and life skills. We teach five core areas—keys, vocals, guitar, bass, and drums—with opportunities for broader musical involvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent ability to deal with a wide range of customers and other people.
• Strong organizational skills and customer relations abilities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and ability to work under pressure.

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 maintain school in a professional manner.

Skills

3+ years of experience

Music theory knowledge

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving

Works well under pressure

Working musician

Formal music school training

Enthusiastic and patient demeanor

Good judgment

Passion for teaching

Job description

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.

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.

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