Piano/keys Instructor

School of Rock; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock in Rockville, MD is seeking a Piano/keys Instructor to lead music education inside the studio and during rehearsals. You will create dynamic lessons, challenge students, and help them develop music and life skills through performance-based education.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of teaching or professional performance experience, strong knowledge of music theory and curriculum design, and excellent customer relations and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent ability to deal with a diverse range of customers and people.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Resourceful, problem-solver with a positive, patient demeanor.
• Ideal candidate is a working musician with formal music school training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching music

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Working musician

Formal training

Patience

Positive demeanor

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• 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 Rockville 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