Vocal Instructor

School of Rock; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock Doylestown is seeking a Vocal Instructor to lead private lessons and rehearsals, delivering engaging instruction and helping students develop both musical and life skills. The role emphasizes demonstrating passion for teaching, adaptability, and a strong customer relations orientation.

The instructor will design lesson plans, monitor student progress, and contribute to a supportive, performance-driven environment consistent with the School of Rock program.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver music instruction with engaging private lessons and ensemble rehearsals.
• Maintain regular communication with parents/students about progress.
• Prepare thoughtful lesson plans aligned with curriculum and student goals.
• Support in school operations and student engagement during lessons.

Skills

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Passion for teaching

Enthusiastic and positive demeanor

Flexibility and adaptability

Patience

Education

Music theory knowledge & curriculum design

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• 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 Vocal Instructor to join us at our School of Rock Doylestown location.

As a Vocal Instructor/teacher 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 Vocal 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