Piano/keys Instructor

School of Rock; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities

Health benefits

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

School of Rock West U in Houston is seeking a Piano/keys Instructor to lead private lessons and group rehearsals, delivering engaging experiences that build musical and life skills.

You will design thoughtful curricula, monitor student progress with parents, and contribute to show performances while maintaining the brand standards and safety policies of School of Rock.

Qualifications

• 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 people.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows.
• Ensure students learn fundamentals, not just songs; create thoughtful lesson plans.
• Communicate progress with parents after lessons and stay accessible in the school.
• Assist in rehearsals and maintenance; participate in school programs.
• Adhere to code of conduct and safety policies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Music theory

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Working musician

Enthusiastic demeanor

Education

Formal music schooling

Job description

Benefits:

• Networking Opportunities
• Health Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

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 West U 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:

• 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