Piano/keys Instructor

School of Rock North Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

School of Rock North Dallas is seeking a Piano/keys Teacher to join our passionate team. The role involves maximizing quality music instruction and creating dynamic lesson plans for students. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of teaching experience, strong music theory knowledge, and excellent customer relations skills. Join us in our mission to inspire students through performance-based music education. We offer opportunities for growth and a supportive community atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Strong organizational skills and customer relations abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons.
• Communicate regularly with parents on student progress.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.

Skills

Teaching experience

Music theory knowledge

Customer relations skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Enthusiastic demeanor

Education

Formal music school training

Job description

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts

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 North Dallas 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