Early Childhood Education Music Teacher
We are looking for a special teacher to come and run our Little Wing and Rookies programs.
Little Wing is our music program for 4-5 year olds where we teach foundational music skills by playing games and participating in other interactive musical activities. Little Wing students have one weekly group music lesson in which they use classic rock songs to learn about rhythm, song structure, melody and dynamics through play.
Rookies students, ages 6-7, have one weekly group music lesson where they learn fundamentals like chords, rhythm and song structure. Kids get to learn and experiment with multiple instruments so they can later decide which one they ultimately want to continue pursuing in Rock 101.
School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With over 400 schools, and a strong internationally recognized brand, School of Rock is the largest after-school music education provider in the world. We put on shows to teach music!
Our Music Instructors enjoy a flexible schedule and have access to other benefits including:
● Free Employee Assistance Program
● Instruments/Gear Discounts
● Ticketsatwork.com
As a Music 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 Music Instructor positively embodies rock and roll and is responsible for creating a valuable student experience that helps our students learn music and life skills.
Music Instruction:
● Maximize the quality of music instruction through private lessons and show rehearsals
● Ensure students are learning the fundamentals of music, not just songs, using the School of Rock Method™
● Create and document thoughtful lesson plans using our patented teaching Method, Books and Method App
Customer Connection:
● Communicate with parents on the progress of students by creating quality lesson notes and assignments in the School of Rock Method App for at-home practice
● Interact with parents and students regularly by being visible and accessible while at the school
● Pitch in during canceled lessons in the overall execution of the program
● Assist in rehearsals and with the upkeep of lesson facilities school
Skill Requirements:
● 2 + years experience teaching and/or performing music professionally
● Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design
● Strong customer relations skills. Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of customers
● Strong organizational skills
● Resourceful; good problem-solver
● Works well under pressure
● Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor
● Passion for teaching
Hours: Part-time and flexible
Compensation: $21-30 hour
Benefits: Paid training plus below!
Available to all School of Rock employees!
Well-Being
Employee Assistance Program
Free expert advice for work, life, mental health, and your well-being. The program’s experienced counselors provided can talk to you about anything going on in your life.
Call: (833) 256-5115
Online: guidanceresources.com
App: GuidanceNowsm
Web ID: EQUITABLE3
Handout: ComPsych EAP
Discounts
GearSelect discounts
Great discounts are available on equipment for SOR employees! The discount amount varies per brand/product, see Backstage and inquire to school management for details.*
*Franchise location must be enrolled in GearSelect to participate
● Fender - includes Squier, Charvel, EVH, Gretsch, Jackson
● Hal Leonard - AVID Pro Tools, Gretsch Drums, Blue Microphones, Gibraltar Hardware, Remo Drum Heads, Samson/Hartke PA & Amplifiers - more at halleonard.com
● Zildjian/Vic Firth - Cymbals, Drumsticks, & Accessories
● Roland - Keyboards, Electronic Percussion, & more
● Earasers - Earplugs, Universal & Custom IEMs
● Chicago Music Exchange - some exclusions apply such as used, vintage, & non-CME-exclusive Fender products)
● Sheet Music Direct - 15% discount on digital downloads and prints (coupon code: SOR15)
Songcraft
Trusted by more than 50,000 songwriters worldwide, Songcraft is a creative platform and community that features tools and collaborative resources for songwriters, including idea storage, lead sheet construction, chord progression and rhyme dictionaries, songwriting exercises, and more.
Songcraft has offered School of Rock staff a 25% discount on a one-year subscription to Songcraft Pro, by using the code SORSTAFF at checkout. This offer is open indefinitely.
Beatopia
Beatopia offers unlimited licensing for exclusive beats created by top industry professionals in a number of different genres. School of Rock instructors qualify for a FREE subscription to this platform. Simply email [email protected] and mention employment at School of Rock to receive an access code. Beatopia also accepts submissions for creators looking to distribute beats on their platform.
Guitar Pro 8
Guitar Pro makes music notation software and apps that feature a user-friendly interface, multitrack scoring ability, and a great midi engine. Guitar Pro files are compatible with Musescore and can be easily converted to upload as custom exercises in the SoR Method App. School of Rock instructors are eligible for a discount on a personal Guitar Pro license. Inquire to school management for details.*
*Franchise location must be registered in the Guitar Pro Educational Program to participate
Tickets At Work
TicketsatWork provides exclusive travel and entertainment discounts benefit to all employees. Employees have access to up to 50% savings on thousands of entertainment experiences such as movies, hotels, shows, concerts, theme parks, sporting events, and more. Tickets are available internationally. Flyers: English TAW poster, Spanish TAW poster
Supplemental Earning Opportunity
Songfinch
Songfinch (songfinch.com) aims to create wow moments through one-of-a-kind original songs. They do this by connecting individuals to songwriters to create custom songs. This might be for a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or any other special occasion. Songfinch has added School of Rock to their new artist sign up form, ensuring that our staff are recognized as being affiliated with School of Rock. By identifying as a School of Rock artist, our instructors will be prioritized by Songfinch in the vetting process to ensure their application review is expedited. If an instructor is selected, they will be listed as an artist on Songfinch and qualify to be matched up with prospective clients. Additionally, Songfinch will feature School of Rock artists separately on their site, and will make School of Rock a term that users can search for when looking for artists to write their song.
Through this partnership, we can provide our incredible instructors with additional opportunities to earn income with special perks thanks to their employment at School of Rock.
To see an example, check out the artist page for one of our Austin instructors, Jason McMaster.
For more information, take a look at this overview video on how Songfinch works for artists, along with this great testimonial video.
Here’s how instructors can get started:
● Go to the Artist Community page on Songfinch.com and click Apply Now
● Fill out the form and be sure to select School of Rock from the Where did you hear about us drop-down menu
● Instructors will be asked to submit some samples of their work
Continuing Education
Berklee College of Music discounts
School of Rock instructors can receive 10% off any Undergraduate Online Course or Certificate. Info: Berklee Discount
Shure Audio Institute
Shure Audio Institute offers online training courses, webinars, tutorials, and certification in subjects ranging from general audio to product tech to sales. School of Rock instructors can get FREE access to these resources by visiting the Shure Audio Institute, creating an account, and using the group code ShureRocks85. See this pdf for instructions.
School of Rock Method App
All staff members have access to the School of Rock Method App. Not only is the Method App a great tool for teaching, but it’s also a great tool for learning and practicing. Staff are welcome to pick from its library of over 1,000 songs and hundreds of backing tracks to help in song learning or practice or even use exercises to develop their skills on additional instruments.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have other instruments you can teach? If so, what are they and what is your experience with them?
Experience:
- keys/piano teaching: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Pikesville, MD 21208 (Required)
Work Location: In person
