Vocal Instructor

School of Rock Germantown MD; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

School of Rock Germantown MD is seeking a Vocal Instructor to lead private lessons and rehearsals, delivering a dynamic experience that challenges and inspires students. You will help students learn music and life skills while embodying the energy of rock and roll.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years teaching or performing, solid knowledge of music theory and curriculum design, strong customer relations, and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent ability to engage a wide range of customers and people.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability.
• Passion for teaching and developing young musicians.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows.
• Ensure students learn fundamentals, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance in school.
• Adheres to the School of Rock Code of Conduct and safety policies.

Skills

Teaching music

Music performance

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Pressure tolerance

Working musician

Positive demeanor

Judgment

Passion for teaching

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement

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 Germantown MD 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