Piano/keys Instructor

School of Rock; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock Waxhaw is seeking a Piano/Keys Instructor to lead private lessons and school shows, delivering engaging, performance-based music education.

You will develop thoughtful lesson plans, ensure students master fundamentals, and connect with families to share progress while supporting rehearsals and school events at our welcoming location. Ideal candidates are working musicians with formal training who enjoy mentoring students and building confidence through live performances.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of teaching or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent ability to deal with a wide range of customers and people.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong customer relations skills.
• Resourceful and good problem-solver.
• Works well under pressure.
• Ideal candidate is a working musician with formal music school training.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor; good judgment required.
• Passion for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction in private lessons and shows.
• Ensure students learn fundamentals, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Communicate progress with parents after lessons.
• Be visible and accessible in the school to students and parents.
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance.
• Adhere to the School of Rock Code of Conduct and safety policies.
• Pitch in during canceled lessons and support overall program execution.

Skills

Teaching experience

Music theory

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Pressure handling

Enthusiastic

Passion for teaching

Working musician

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• 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 School of Rock Waxhaw 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 demeanorGood judgment a must
• Passion for teaching