Assistant Music Director

Roles And Responsibilities

• Assist with the execution of music and education-related elements within the School that contribute to high student retention and strong community culture
• Absorb and provide oversight on all aspects of programming (including Rock 101 & Rookies classes) and ensure that show productions are well executed
• Help promote the school by keeping excellent relations with parents and students and engaging in pitching our programs to prospective students to ensure proper execution of trials
• Support lessons and rehearsals as necessary to boost school efficiencies and overall financial success
• Work with the GM & MD to open the school according to our hours of operations and potentially staying later when necessary (usually during EOS show and summer camp season)
• Maintain the quality and condition of all music equipment & gear in conjunction with GM & MD
• Utilize GearSelect to order the necessary gear for school operation needs and customer resale
• Communicate and interact regularly with parents regarding student progress
• Assist the GM & MD with a wide variety of tasks including, but not limited to: promoting use of the SOR Method App, ensuring lesson notes are left by instructors, tracking L/O student progress, etc.
• Manage day-to-day school operations in the absence of a GM & MD
• Absorb and train new Instructors and Show Directors using the SoR methodology & approach
• Absorb and assist in bringing in new instructors to the local music community
• Absorb and assist in interviewing instructor & show director candidates

Skill Requirements

• Successful gigging musician with formal music school training and/or 3+ years teaching experience
• Experience as a Show Director with School of Rock is highly preferred
• Experience effectively using the SoR Method™ tools (Method Books, Method App & Method Engine)
• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Strong customer relations skills, good judgment is a must
• Resourceful, a good problem-solver and works well under pressure
• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient and has a positive demeanor

Pay

Available Free Employee Assistance Program

Schedule

25-30 hrs per week of teaching / show direction, as well as 5-10 hrs of admin & operations support (total of 35-40 hrs per week)