Music Instructor Multi Instrument

School of Rock Syosset/Oyster Bay; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

School of Rock Syosset/Oyster Bay is seeking a Music Instructor to lead lessons, direct rehearsals, and create engaging experiences that challenge and inspire students. You will teach five core areas and support performance opportunities, while maintaining a high standard of care and safety.

The role emphasizes instructional quality, curriculum development, and strong customer relations with families, all within a dynamic rock‑themed environment.

Qualifications

• 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 and customer relations.
• Resourceful, problem-solver, and works well under pressure.
• Ideal candidate is a working musician with formal music school training.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor.
• Good judgment and passion for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver private lessons and ensemble shows to maximize musical instruction quality.
• Ensure students learn fundamentals of music beyond mere songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Maintain regular communication with parents on student progress.
• Be visible and accessible in the school and assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance.
• Adhere to Code of Conduct and safety policies.

Skills

Knowledge of music theory

Curriculum design

Excellent customer relations

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Passion for teaching

Enthusiastic and patient demeanor

Good judgment

Education

Formal music school training

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With over 350 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