Music Instructor Guitar Bass Piano Drums Vocal

Job Title: Music Instructor

Reports to: General Manager/Music Director

School of Rock is the original performance-based, interactive music school founded in 1998 in Philadelphia. We are a growing passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With over 300 schools, and a strong internationally recognized brand, School of Rock is the largest after-school music education provider. The School of Rock Music Instructor teaches students from AC/DC 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. At School of Rock we embrace the creativity brought to our programs by our instructors. In that spirit, we encourage individual expression within the framework of School of Rock and it’s mission. 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. 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: 2 + years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design a PLUS * 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 Will be required to pass background check & livescan 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.