Music Instructor Multi Instrument

School of Rock San Ramon; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock is seeking a Music Instructor for our San Ramon location to lead private lessons and student performances, delivering engaging, curriculum-based music education and helping students grow musically and personally.

You will teach five core areas and collaborate with parents and staff to ensure a valuable student experience. Ideal candidates have formal music training, strong communication, and a passion for teaching in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Ability to engage a diverse student base and personalize instruction.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion for teaching and developing young musicians.

Responsibilities

• Maximize 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 after lessons and remain accessible at school.
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance as needed.

Skills

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teaching

Enthusiastic demeanor

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• 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 San Ramon 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.

Preferred Skills

• 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 has formal music school training
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor
• Good judgment a must
• Passion for teaching

Candidates of all backgrounds and genders are encouraged to apply.