Vocal Instructor

School of Rock; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SIMPLE IRA

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Training & development

Job summary

School of Rock is seeking a Vocal Instructor at our North Haven location to lead music education sessions and rehearsals, delivering a dynamic, engaging student experience. You will teach five core areas and contribute to shows that reinforce performance-based learning.

The role emphasizes teaching fundamentals, lesson planning, and active parent communication, with a flexible schedule and ongoing professional development opportunities.

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 with formal music school training.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient and positive demeanor.
• Good judgment and a passion for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows
• Ensure students learn fundamentals of music, not just songs
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans
• Communicate regularly with parents on student progress
• Be visible and accessible in the school
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance in school
• Adhere to Code of Conduct and safety policies, including Monitoring and Supervision

Skills

Music teaching

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organization

Problem solving

Working musician

Teaching passion

Job description

Benefits:

• SIMPLE IRA
• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• 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 North Haven location.

As a Vocal 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 Vocal Instructor 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