Vocal Instructor

School of Rock Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

School of Rock Wilmington is seeking a Vocal Instructor to lead private lessons and shows, helping students develop vocal technique, musicianship, and performance confidence. The ideal candidate is a working musician with formal music school training, patient and adaptable, able to design thoughtful lesson plans, communicate with parents, and maintain a positive student experience.

This on-site role requires energy, organization, and a passion for teaching in a fast-paced, community-focused

Qualifications

• Experience teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Strong customer relations skills and ability to manage expectations.
• Excellent organizational skills and reliability.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Lead private lessons and shows, maximizing music instruction quality.
• Ensure students learn fundamentals of music, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Regularly communicate with parents on student progress.
• Be visible and accessible in the school and assist in rehearsals.

Skills

Teaching

Music Theory

Curriculum Design

Customer Relations

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Working Musician

Patience

Job description

Overview

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 Wilmington location.

Responsibilities

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.

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
• Adhere 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