Vocal Instructor

School of Rock; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

School of Rock Wilmington is seeking a Vocal Instructor to lead private lessons and ensemble performances, inspiring students while building their confidence and musical skills. As part of a dynamic team, you will teach core vocal techniques, design engaging lesson plans, and communicate progress with parents; you will also assist in rehearsals and help maintain the school environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years' teaching or performing experience, strong theory knowledge, excellent people

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 through private lessons and shows.
• Ensure students learn the fundamentals of music, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Communicate progress with parents after lessons.
• Be visible and accessible in the school to students and parents.
• Pitch in during canceled lessons and assist in rehearsals.
• Adheres to the School of Rock Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy.

Skills

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Working musician

Teaching experience

Live performance

Passion for teaching

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 our School of Rock Wilmington 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