Music Teacher, Band Director

Guitar Center Inc.; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K + match

Mental health support

Paid time off

Employee discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Guitar Center Inc. seeks music educators to join our Music Education Services to provide instruction at local schools. You will teach groups and individuals, coordinate concerts, and align with school schedules while ensuring instruments and supplies are ready for lessons.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Music Education, have 3–5 years of teaching experience, and possess a state teaching license plus a valid driver’s license. Competitive benefits and opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Education is required.
• 3-5 years of music teacher experience (new grads may apply with training).
• State teaching license is required.
• Valid driver's license and automotive insurance.

Responsibilities

• Teach music classes in schools, in groups or one-on-one per contracts.
• Coordinate concerts, ensembles and events to engage students and parents.
• Prepare lesson plans, benchmarks and progress reports for each instrument.
• Maintain relationships with school staff to secure schedules and notify changes.
• Assist with instruments and supplies via coordination with retail/education teams.
• Teach summer lessons and continuing education activities.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Education

State Teaching license

Job description

We are looking for music educators to join our Music Education Services department for teaching positions! This role will provide music instruction at local schools. Ideal educators will have a passion for teaching music and a high level of energy.Interviewing now: multiple positions available for the Fall 26 School Year.

Essential Functions (not all-inclusive):

• Teach music classes in schools both in group settings and in one-on-one settings based on contracts with each school. Class sizes vary from a few students to over 50 kids.
• Use recruiting tools, set up instrument testing events, recruitment nights, and other programs to entice kids at a school to join the band/orchestra program. This may require on-site activities after school hours.
• Prepare lesson plans, curriculum and benchmarking for all students, report on the progress of students against those benchmarks via progress reports and report cards. Benchmarks for each instrument and experience level will be provided.
• Maintain quality relationships with school administration and principals to secure schedules for classes, notify schools of changes to classes or schedules, and notify the office if students are not attending or have other issues in class.
• Coordinate concerts, solo & ensemble activities, and other events and performances to engage with students and parents.
• Work with retail store and education representatives to make sure students have the instrument and supplies necessary to be successful in class.
• Teach summer lessons and continuing education activity to students that wish to continue over the summer.
• Additional duties as assigned.

To join our band, you'll need the following experience:

• Bachelor's Degree is required in Music Education
• 3-5 years of music teacher experience (new grads may be considered with required completion of internal training and mentoring programs)
• State Teaching license required
• Valid state driver's license and automotive insurance

Why Guitar Center? Here's just some of the rewards:

For our employees who are musicians we offer the unique opportunity of gig leave--take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center offers robust benefits and perks, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plus company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

Pay Rate: $44,000 - $45,000/yr depending on background and experience.

The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations

About Music & Arts

Music & Arts embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to create lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

The first Music & Arts was located in a small house in Bethesda, MD and run by founder Benjamin O'Brien. When Music & Arts opened its doors in 1952, we offered printed music, music lessons, dance lessons, and art supplies. Ben decided shortly after opening his business that he wanted to focus on music to better serve his customers -- a decision that remains intact to this day.

Since the 1990's, Music & Arts has expanded nationwide through organic growth and a series of acquisitions and mergers with other music dealers. In 2005, Music & Arts joined forces with American Music to become the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the United States. Based in Frederick, MD, Music & Arts is now part of the Guitar Center enterprise and comprises 225+ retail stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations.

Music & Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‑ related requirements.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1-818-735-8800 ext. 2862 or by sending an email to [e-mail].