Job Title: Music Instructor (Advanced Drums and Intermediate Guitar or Keys)
Reports to: Owner/GM
School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. Founded in 1998, in Philadelphia it is a globally recognized brand, but more importantly it is a community, creating safe spaces for individual creative development, team building and problem solving.
The School of Rock Music Instructor teaches students from ACDC to Zappa. The Instructor creates a safe and cool environment for students to achieve their musical and creative potential and ensures that each School of Rock student has an exceptional musical journey.
In support of that goal, 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 - keyboards, 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 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:
- Ideal candidate is a working musician who also has formal music school training
- Practical knowledge of music theory
- Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of customers and other people
- Strong organizational skills
- Resourceful and good problem-solver
- Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor
- Good judgment a must
- Reliable and on-time
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.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Music Performers: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
