Music Instructor

About the role

School of Rock is a performance-based after-school music program for students age 3 through adult. We teach guitar, bass, drums, piano/keys, and vocals, emphasizing playing as part of a group in addition to small-group and individual private lessons. We have locations in Ankeny, West Des Moines, and Marion, IA. We're looking for passionate musicians with a high level of proficiency in the instruments we teach to share their knowledge with our students. If you have education in music and/or gigging experience, you likely have the skills we need. Right now we are especially looking for guitar instructors, though we always have a need for instructors on all the instruments we teach. We provide the studio and educational resources; you are welcome to bring your own resources as well. We schedule your students and collect the tuition — all you need to do is come in ready to give awesome lessons that inspire and educate. Relaxed, fun environment!

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging private and group music lessons on your instrument(s)
• Inspire and educate students of varying ages and skill levels
• Prepare students for performance opportunities
• Utilize provided studio and educational resources (supplement with your own as desired)

Requirements

• High proficiency on one or more of the following: guitar, bass, drums, piano/keys, vocals
• Music education and/or professional gigging experience
• Passion for teaching and mentoring students
• Ability to teach in a group/performance-based setting

Schedule

Flexible hours — you choose the days and times you want to teach within our operating hours:

• Monday–Thursday: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

We'll fill your selected time slots with students.

Pay

Starting pay is $15–17 per hour, depending on proficiency, education, gigging experience, and the number of instruments you're able to teach.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement