Pianokeys Instructor

School of Rock McKinney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

School of Rock McKinney is seeking a Piano/Keys Instructor to join our energetic music education community. You will lead private lessons and ensemble rehearsals, delivering engaging experiences that challenge and inspire students.

The role emphasizes solid music theory knowledge, classroom management, strong customer relations, and the ability to design thoughtful lesson plans while maintaining a positive, flexible mindset.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience teaching or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent customer relations and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction through private lessons and shows.
• Ensure students are learning fundamentals, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Communicate progress with parents after lessons.
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance; adhere to conduct and safety policies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Music theory

Customer relations

Organization

Problem solving

Professional musician

Positive attitude

Good judgment

Passion for teaching

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts

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 McKinney 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 regularlly 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