Music Instructor Multi Instrument

School of Rock; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock in California is seeking a Music Instructor to lead lessons and rehearsals, inspiring students across keys, vocals, guitar, bass and drums. You’ll design engaging lesson plans and help students grow musically and personally.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years teaching or performing, strong knowledge of music theory, excellent customer relations, and the ability to work under pressure. A working musician with formal music school training is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of teaching or professional music performance experience.
• Strong knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with students and parents.
• Organizational skills and ability to plan lessons effectively.
• Ability to stay composed and professional under pressure.
• Active working musician with formal music school training preferred.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient and positive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Maximize quality of music instruction across private lessons and shows.
• Ensure students learn fundamentals, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Communicate progress with parents and be visible in school.
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance as needed.

Skills

3+ years experience teaching

Music theory knowledge

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Pressure handling

Working musician

Passion for teaching

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• 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.
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