Piano/keys Instructor

School-of-Rock-Brick; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

School of Rock Brick is seeking a Piano/Keys Instructor to lead private lessons and school shows, driving engaging experiences that challenge students and develop musical life skills.

You will teach core music education, collaborate with staff and parents, and help maintain a vibrant, professional learning environment across lesson plans and rehearsals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of teaching or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Strong customer relations and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and reliability.
• Passion for teaching and rock culture.

Responsibilities

• Maximize quality of instruction through private lessons and shows.
• Ensure students learn fundamentals, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Communicate with parents on student progress.
• Be visible and accessible in the school; assist in rehearsals.
• Adhere to the School of Rock Code of Conduct and safety policies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Music theory

Customer handling

Organization

Customer relations

Problem solving

Pressure tolerance

Professional musician

Enthusiastic

Judgment

Teaching passion

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With over 425 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! We are looking for a Piano/keys Teacher to join us at our School of Rock Brick location.

As a Piano/keys 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 Piano Instructor/teacher 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 schoolAdheres to the School of Rock Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy.

Skill Requirements:

• 3+ 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