Piano & Keyboard Teacher — Flexible Schedule & Growth

School-of-Rock-North-Have; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIMPLE IRA

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock is seeking a Piano/Keyboard Instructor for our North Haven, CT location to deliver engaging, performance-based music education.

You will lead private lessons and group rehearsals, create thoughtful lesson plans, and ensure students learn fundamentals while building life skills. The role emphasizes strong customer relations, organization, and a passion for teaching in a dynamic rock-inspired environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Teaching music

Music theory

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Enthusiastic

Flexible

Job description

School of Rock is seeking a Piano/Keyboard Instructor for our North Haven, CT location to deliver engaging, performance-based music education.

You will lead private lessons and group rehearsals, create thoughtful lesson plans, and ensure students learn fundamentals while building life skills. The role emphasizes strong customer relations, organization, and a passion for teaching in a dynamic rock-inspired environment.