Guitar Instructor
About the role
School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. We are looking for a Guitar Instructor to join us at our School of Rock Main Line location. As a guitar instructor, 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 Guitar Instructor 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.
Responsibilities
- Maximize the quality of music instruction, including private lessons and shows
- Ensure students are learning the fundamentals of music, not just songs
- Create and document thoughtful lesson plans
- Communicate regularly with parents on the 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 the school
- Adhere to the School of Rock Code of Conduct and safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy
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
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Competitive salary