Music Teacher Store 711

The Guitar Center Company; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(K) with company match

Paid sick/holiday/vacation time

Employee discount program

Tuition reimbursement options

Gig leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Employee discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading music retailer in Harahan is seeking an Instructor to teach music lessons and enhance student experiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for music, experience in teaching, and the ability to effectively communicate with students. Responsibilities include delivering lessons, tracking student progress, and providing excellent customer service. This role offers a supportive environment for music lovers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in Music, Education, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Ability to pass Guitar Center specific training and certifications.
• Demonstrated competency and proficiency in the instrument you will be teaching (Drums, Guitar, Keyboard).

Responsibilities

• Teach students utilizing the Guitar Center Lessons Curriculum.
• Communicate with students or parents about progress.
• Assist with customer service issues as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Musical Passion

Student Focused

Initiative

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 3+ years of work experience in Music, Education, or a related field

Job description

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

For musicians we offer a unique “gig leave” – take time off to share your music with the world and return to your job after your tour! Guitar Center also provides robust benefits and perks including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) with company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discount program, and tuition reimbursement options.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Guitar Center thrives on creativity and music, encouraging staff to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by allowing musicians and non‑musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We create inclusive environments that put our customers first while fulfilling our mission.

As an Instructor you will teach music lessons to students according to the Guitar Center Lessons curriculum, work to increase student count, and ensure each student continues to grow, develop, and enjoy playing music—all while nurturing our culture of integrity, inclusion, musical passion, and respect.

A few characteristics that make our Instructors successful:

• Musical Passion: Able to motivate students and share your passion for music through teaching.
• Student Focused: Understands students’ needs and provides an excellent student experience. Approachable, genuine, knowledgeable, encouraging, passionate, and committed.
• Initiative: Able to identify opportunities & issues and follow through on the curriculum to capitalize or resolve them.
• Interpersonal Communication: Communicates—written and verbal—with diverse individuals, including internal and external stakeholders at all levels, in a clear, concise, positive, and courteous manner.
• Organizational Skills: Utilizes time, energy, and resources to manage priorities, stay on track, and achieve goals.
• Adaptable: Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment and can change direction and priorities without issue.

As our Instructor, you will:

• Teach students utilizing the Guitar Center Lessons Curriculum.
• Communicate with students or parents about progress (where applicable).
• Assist with customer service issues as needed, helping to maintain long‑term students by creating a great experience.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of work experience in Music, Education, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Ability to pass Guitar Center specific training and certifications.
• Demonstrated competency and proficiency in the instrument you will be teaching (Drums, Guitar, Keyboard).

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 by calling 1‑818-735-8800 ext. 2862 or emailing [e-mail].