Music Teacher Store 334

The Guitar Center Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

The Guitar Center Company is seeking a dedicated Music Teacher for their Chicago store. This role involves teaching music lessons while fostering a positive student environment and partnering with families to ensure music education success. Candidates should have a passion for music and teaching, along with strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Gifts and travel discounts

Education support and mental health access

Qualifications

• Ability to teach instruments like Drums, Guitar, Keyboard.
• Skilled in demonstrating competency in music.
• Excellent communication with students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Teach music lessons according to Guitar Center curriculum.
• Partner with students and families to increase student retention.
• Assist with customer service and build long-term student relationships.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Experience in Music or Education

Job description

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Pay Range:$15.00/hr - $16.20/hr Non-Teaching Rate and up to $21.80/hr Total Teaching Rate 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.

With over 300 stores across the nation, Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our Customers and employees to find their own unique sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music.

Why Guitar Center?

• You should love where you work.That means competitive pay, health coverage, and a 401(k). It means a culture of inclusivity and belonging. But there’s more…
  
• If you booked that big tour, we've got you covered - take advantage of our Gig Leave program.And let's not forget the discounts you will receive anytime you purchase gear as an associate.
  
• We’ll put money toward your continued education and ensure you have mental health access and support.
  
• You’ll enjoy a few perks.Including free gifts and travel discounts.
  
• We believe that our benefits should be inclusive.You will have access to fertility support and specific offerings for our Trans community.
  
  

As a Music Teacher, you will be responsible for teaching music lessons to students according to the Guitar Center Lessons curriculum. You will work to increase student count ensuring each student continues to grow, develop, and enjoys playing music all while nurturing our culture of integrity, inclusion, musical passion, and respect.

If you... embody a Customer First mindset and want to provide an excellent Customer experience, this is the place for you!

Interested in teaching music? If you do not meet every requirement listed in this job description and are still interested, please apply anyway! We are focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce and we’d like to speak to you!

As a Music Teacher, you will impact:

Store Culture & Excellence:

• Partner with store Lessons Lead to schedule and retain student headcount based off the needs of the community
  
• Teach students utilizing the Guitar Center Lessons Curriculum
  
• Assist with Customer service as needed, helping to build and maintain long term students by creating a great experience
  
• Additional duties as assigned
  
  

Student & Parent Partnership:

• Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's Music Teacher
  
• Communicate with students and/or parents of students on progress of each student
  
• Share students and/or parents’ goals and progress frequently
  

Requirements:

• Previous experience in Music, Education, or related field
  
• Ability to teach the instrument that they are proficient in such as Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, etc.
  
• Skilled ability to demonstrate competency and proficiency in the area they will be teaching
  
  

Guitar Center 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 [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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