Vocal Instructor

School of Rock; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lessons for instructors & family

Musician and venue connections

Gear discounts

Casual atmosphere and dress code

401(k)

Company parties

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

School of Rock Libertyville is seeking a Vocal Instructor to lead private lessons and ensemble rehearsals, driving engaging, performance-based instruction. You will ensure students grasp musical fundamentals while fostering life skills, manage lesson plans, and communicate progress with families, maintaining a supportive, energetic learning environment.

Join a team that values professional development, flexible scheduling, and ongoing opportunities for advancement within the School of Rock

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.
• 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 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, as needed.
• Adheres to the School of Rock Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy.

Skills

Teaching experience

Music performance

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Working musician

Enthusiastic demeanor

Good judgment

Passion for teaching

Education

Formal music training

Job description

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 School of Rock Libertyville.

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.

• Free lessons for instructors and family members
• Musician and venue connections
• Casual atmosphere and dress code
• 401(k)
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Wellness resources

Benefits

• Free lessons for instructors and family members
• Musician and venue connections
• Gear discounts
• Casual atmosphere and dress code
• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

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, as needed
• 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

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