Music Teacher - Keys, piano, keyboard

School of Rock; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company-m\

Free Employee Assistance Program

Instruments/Gear Discounts

Daily Pay Available

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Job summary

School of Rock in Columbia, MD is seeking a Music Instructor to lead private lessons and group rehearsals across five core areas. You will create engaging lessons, document plans, and ensure students learn music fundamentals while delivering an inspiring experience.

The role emphasizes strong customer relations, organization, and the ability to work with parents and students in a dynamic community oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of teaching or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent customer relations and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient demeanor; passion for teaching.
• Ideal candidate is a working musician with formal music-school training.

Responsibilities

• Maximize quality of private lessons and student shows.
• Ensure students learn fundamentals, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Communicate progress with parents after lessons.
• Be visible and accessible in the school and participate in rehearsals.
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance in school.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and safety policies.

Skills

4+ years teaching/performing music

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Working musician

Enthusiastic demeanor

Good judgment

Passion for teaching

Job description

Columbia School of Rock, Columbia, MD, US

Salary Range: $19.00 To $21.00 Hourly

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!

Our Music Instructors enjoy a flexible schedule and have access to other benefits including:

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Instruments/Gear Discounts
• Daily Pay Available
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As a Music Instructor 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 Instructor 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 instructors 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 SOR Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy.

Skill Requirements:

• 4 + 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

It is the policy of the School of Rock to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.School of Rockcomplies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

School of Rock expresses that any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status is prohibited. Improper interference with the ability of School of Rock's employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.