Piano/keys Instructor

School of Rock; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free snacks

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock in Chesapeake seeks a Piano/keys Instructor to lead private lessons and group rehearsals, delivering dynamic music education and helping students develop technical skills and performance confidence.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years teaching or performing music, solid music theory knowledge, strong organizational and customer-relations skills, and a passion for teaching in a vibrant environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of teaching or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent ability to work with a wide range of customers and people.
• Strong organizational skills and customer relations.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient demeanor with good judgment.
• Working musician with formal music school training is ideal.
• Passion for teaching music to students.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

3+ years experience teaching

Music theory knowledge

Curriculum design

Customer relations skills

Strong organizational skills

Working musician

Formal music school training

Passion for teaching

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Benefits

• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

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 Chesapeake 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 school
• Adheres 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

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