Voice and Piano/Keys Instructor

School of Rock Palos Verdes; California (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

School of Rock Palos Verdes is seeking Vocal and Keyboard Instructors to join our Palos Verdes Peninsula studio. We train younger students and emphasize patience and positive teaching methods.

The role involves delivering engaging lessons, creating thoughtful plans, and communicating with parents about progress. A passion for teaching, strong music knowledge, and professional experience are required, with a bonus for multi-instrumentalism.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience teaching and/or performing music professionally.
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
• Excellent ability to deal with a wide range of customers and 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.

Responsibilities

• Maximize the quality of music instruction including group practice, private lessons, and shows.
• Ensure students learn fundamentals of music, not just songs.
• Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
• Communicate regularly with parents on progress after lessons.
• Interact with parents and students by being visible and accessible in the school.
• Pitch in during canceled lessons to support program execution.
• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance in school.
• Adhere to the SOR Code of Conduct and safety policies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Music theory

Curriculum design

Customer relations

Organizational skills

Patience with kids

Teaching passion

Job description

Teaching students to ROCK on stage, and in life!

Come join our passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. Become a School of Rock Music Instructor at our studio in the heart of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Help the rising generation become musicians!

Hiring Vocal and Keyboard Instructors for a growing School of Rock studio in Palos Verdes. We tend to have a lot of younger students, so experience with new players and PATIENCE and experience with children a must.

Rate of pay determined by performance experience, level of proficiency, education, and experience teaching children. Bonus for being a multi-instrumentalist!

The Instructor is responsible for all music and education-related elements within the lessons. The Instructor creates a dynamic lesson experience to ensure their students are challenged and inspired. The Instructor embodies rock and roll in a positive way and is responsible for creating a valuable student lesson experience.

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 group practice, 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 SOR Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy.

Skill Requirements:

• 4 + 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

It is the policy of the School of Rock to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. School of Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

School of Rock expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of School of Rock's employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.