Rock Vocal & Keys Instructor — Stage-Ready Mentor

School of Rock; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

School of Rock in Palos Verdes is seeking passionate Music Instructors to teach vocal and keyboard and potentially other instruments. You will create a dynamic lesson experience, embody rock and roll in a positive way, and help students become musicians.

Responsibilities include maximizing the quality of instruction through group practice and private lessons, ensuring fundamentals, documenting thoughtful lesson plans, and communicating with parents.

Qualifications

• 4+ 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.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including group practice, private lessons, and shows.
• Be sure the students are learning the fundamentals of music, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• 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 SOR Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy.

Skills

Teaching experience

Performance experience

Music theory knowledge

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Patience with children

Working musician

Positive demeanor

Judgment

Enthusiastic

Problem-solving

Education

Formal music school training

Job description

School of Rock in Palos Verdes is seeking passionate Music Instructors to teach vocal and keyboard and potentially other instruments. You will create a dynamic lesson experience, embody rock and roll in a positive way, and help students become musicians.

Responsibilities include maximizing the quality of instruction through group practice and private lessons, ensuring fundamentals, documenting thoughtful lesson plans, and communicating with parents.