Piano/keys Instructor

School of Rock Rockville Centre; Village of Rockville Centre (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock Rockville Centre is seeking a passionate Piano/keys Teacher to join our team. The role involves providing quality music instruction, creating engaging lesson plans, and ensuring students learn music fundamentals. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of teaching or performing experience, knowledge of music theory, and excellent customer relations skills. Join us in inspiring students through performance-based music education and enjoy benefits such as a flexible schedule and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Ideal candidate is a working musician who also has formal music school training.
• Passion for teaching and excellent ability to deal with a wide range of customers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for creating a dynamic experience to ensure students are challenged and inspired.
• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows.
• Communicate regularly with parents on progress of students after lessons.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of music theory

Strong customer relations skills

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Training & development

School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance‑based music education. With over 350 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 Rockville Centre location.

Responsibilities

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