Vocal Instructor: Rock-Style Music Educator & Show Coach

School of Rock Syosset/Oyster Bay; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

School of Rock Syosset/Oyster Bay is seeking a Vocal Instructor to lead private lessons and ensemble rehearsals, delivering engaging, student-centered instruction and helping students develop both musical skills and performance confidence.

You will design thoughtful lesson plans, communicate progress with parents, and contribute to a vibrant, supportive school community that values dedication, creativity, and teamwork.

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

Skills

3+ years teaching music

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Working musician

Enthusiastic demeanor

Good judgment

Passion for teaching

Education

Formal music school training

Job description

School of Rock Syosset/Oyster Bay is seeking a Vocal Instructor to lead private lessons and ensemble rehearsals, delivering engaging, student-centered instruction and helping students develop both musical skills and performance confidence.

You will design thoughtful lesson plans, communicate progress with parents, and contribute to a vibrant, supportive school community that values dedication, creativity, and teamwork.