Piano or Vocal Music Teacher

School of Rock; Waldwick (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Method App Access

Company parties

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

School of Rock Waldwick is seeking enthusiastic part-time Music Teachers to guide students in piano and vocal instruction after school hours. The role emphasizes a structured curriculum, a supportive learning environment, and opportunities to grow into leadership roles.

We offer paid curriculum training, guaranteed pay for student no-shows, and deep gear discounts. Shifts are Mon–Thu 3:00 PM–9:00 PM and Fri 3:00 PM–7:00 PM; candidates must reliably commute to Waldwick, NJ and commit to at least

Qualifications

• Experience: 4+ years of experience teaching music and/or performing music professionally. An ideal candidate is a working musician who also has formal music school training.
• Musical Expertise: Solid knowledge of music theory and the ability to confidently read music notation.

Responsibilities

• Teach private music lessons across a wide range of student ages and skill levels using our patented curriculum. (paid training on our curriculum)
• Create a safe, cool, and encouraging atmosphere helping students achieve musical proficiency.
• Help students prepare to hit the stage for our live, performance-based rock shows.
• Comfortably navigate our digital teaching tools after our paid training.
• Keep a professional log of each lesson following our simple template.

Skills

4+ years teaching/music

Music theory

Reading notation

Job description

Benefits:

• Method App Access
• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Bonus based on performance

Looking for steady, reliable income (Starting at $20-25/hr) that fits around your life? School of Rock Waldwick is hiring part‑time Piano & Vocal Instructors for afternoon/evening hours (Mon–Fri). Enjoy guaranteed pay for student no‑shows, paid curriculum training, deep industry discounts on top gear, and real opportunities to step up into Show Director roles.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking enthusiastic, flexible part‑time Music Teachers to guide students on their musical journeys. School of Rock offers lessons across 5 core instruments, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys and Vocals.

We are currently experiencing high demand and especially seeking instructors who can teach:

• Piano/Keys
• Vocals

Why is this role different from teaching privately?

• Guaranteed Pay: We handle all billing and scheduling. You are always compensated for student no‑shows and last‑minute cancellations.
• Exclusive Perks: Direct deposit and app for personal tax info
• Professional Growth: Paid training and paid professional development assistance. Real opportunities to advance your career into Show Director and Music Director roles!
• Award‑Winning Tools: Full access to our patented SoR Method™ tools, proprietary method books, and our revolutionary app to make teaching seamless and structured.
• Awesome Culture: Work alongside a fun, dedicated community of local musicians in a safe, cool, and creative environment.
• GearSelect Program: Access steep employee discounts on top‑tier instruments and music gear through our massive industry partnerships.

What You’ll Do:

• Teach private music lessons across a wide range of student ages and skill levels using our patented curriculum. (paid training on our curriculum)
• Create a safe, cool, and encouraging atmosphere helping students achieve musical proficiency.
• Help students prepare to hit the stage for our live, performance‑based rock shows.
• Comfortably navigate our digital teaching tools after our paid training.
• Keep a professional log of each lesson following our simple template.

Schedule & Availability Requirements:

• Available Shifts: Monday through Thursday (3:00 PM – 9:00 PM) and Fridays (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM).

Minimum Commitment:

Candidates must have a steady, reliable schedule and be regularly available a minimum of 2 days a week. We will work with you to create a schedule that fits your availability.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience: 4+ years of experience teaching music and/or performing music professionally. An ideal candidate is a working musician who also has formal music school training.
• Musical Expertise: Solid knowledge of music theory and the ability to confidently read music notation.

Location:

Must be able to reliably commute to Waldwick, NJ for scheduled shifts.

School of Rock Waldwick is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all artists and educators.