Teacher
Job Description
Areas of Responsibility
A. Punctuality: Prompt attendance at all scheduled lessons is essential. A habitual failure to be on time to lessons
will be considered a breach of this agreement and a potential cause for termination. Refer to our Teacher Time
and Attendance Policy for a full outline of Mason Music’s time and attendance expectations for Teachers.
B. Preparedness: Teachers are expected to be fully prepared for all lessons. This includes ensuring that
instruments are in tune, all necessary equipment (picks, pens, books, capos, paper) is available and a lesson
plan for each student is in place. Preparation ensures that lesson time is maximized for student learning and
minimizes inefficiencies.
C. Setting Goals and Rewards: Goals should be set for students to encourage, inspire, and motivate their
growth. The use of the “Rock Record” is expected to gamify practice habits and promote consistent
engagement and progress.
D. Tracking & Communicating Student Progress: A system must be used to track student progress to monitor
growth and identify areas for improvement. This system also serves as a resource for substitute teachers in the
event of an absence. Reasonable effort should be made to keep parents/guardians informed of student
progress, such as through brief conversations following lessons.
E. Student Progress Reports & Parent/Teacher Conferences: Twice per year, student progress reports must be
completed and submitted for all students. Teachers are also responsible for hosting Parent-Teacher
Conferences for all interested parents and students. These tools are critical for communicating behavior,
practice habits, and overall progress to both students and their families.
F. Recitals: All students should be informed about, encouraged to participate in, and prepared for bi-annual
recitals, regardless of their experience or skill level. While participation is not mandatory, it is a significant
aspect of the Mason Music experience and reflects the teacher's alignment with the company’s mission and
values. Teachers are required to submit their availability for recitals when requested during the registration
period.
G. Make-Up Lesson Policy: A limited number of make-up lessons are allotted to students based on their
agreement with Mason Music. Teachers are expected to work flexibly and collaboratively with the administrative
team to find mutually agreeable times to schedule make-up lessons as necessary. Every effort will be made to
accommodate these lessons during pre-existing availability while also prioritizing customer satisfaction
H. Cancellations; Substitutes; Record Keeping: In the event of an absence requiring a substitute teacher,
detailed notes and lesson plans for the affected students must be provided to the administrative team. Any
lesson time taught by a Substitute Teacher will be removed from the original Teacher’s pay schedule and paid to
the Substitute Teacher only.
I. Absentee Lesson Plans: When a student cancels a lesson that is not eligible for a make-up lesson, the
Teacher is responsible for spending a portion of the scheduled lesson time creating an Absentee Lesson Plan
(ALP). This plan should be sent to the student on the same day to provide materials and guidance for continued
practice throughout the week. ALP’s may be submitted digitally via the Teacher Portal.
J. Business Closings Due To Weather, etc.: If Mason Music closes a studio due to inclement weather or another
emergency, all lessons will be taught virtually via Zoom. If a virtual lesson via Zoom is not possible due to
weather or severe threats, the lesson will be canceled and will not be eligible for a make-up lesson. Teachers
will be paid for all lessons canceled due to weather or other emergencies.
K. Self-Development: Teachers are encouraged to attend instrument-specific teacher team meetings as often as
possible. These meetings offer opportunities for professional growth through collaboration and knowledge
sharing. Attendance at these meetings, while voluntary, is considered during merit raise evaluations.
