Assistant Music Director

YEB PAYROLL LLC•Austin, TX

3h•Onsite

About The Position

School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With over 425 schools, and a strong internationally recognized brand, School of Rock is the largest after-school music education provider in the world. The organization focuses on teaching music through putting on shows. The Part-Time Assistant Music Director embodies rock and roll in a positive way and is responsible for creating the most valuable student experience possible. This role creates a safe and inspiring environment for students to achieve their musical and creative potential and ensures that each School of Rock student has an exceptional musical journey.

Requirements

Successful gigging musician with formal music school training and/or 3+ years teaching experience
Experience effectively using the SoR Method™ tools (Method Books, Method App & Method Engine)
Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Strong customer relations skills, good judgment is a must
Resourceful, a good problem-solver and works well under pressure
Enthusiastic, flexible, patient and has a positive demeanor

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Show Director with School of Rock is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with the execution of music and education-related elements within the School that contribute to high student retention and strong community culture
Assist with and provide oversight on all aspects of programming (including Rock 101 & Rookies classes) and ensure that show productions are well executed
Help promote the school by keeping excellent relations with parents and students and engaging in pitching our programs to prospective students to ensure proper execution of trials
Support lessons and rehearsals as necessary to boost school efficiencies and overall financial success
Work with the GM & MD to open the school according to our hours of operations and potentially staying later when necessary (usually during EOS show and summer camp season)
Maintain the quality and condition of all music equipment & gear in conjunction with GM & MD.
Utilize GearSelect to order the necessary gear for school operation needs and customer resale.
Communicate and interact regularly with parents regarding student progress
Assist the GM & MD with a wide variety of tasks including, but not limited to: promoting use of the SOR Method App, ensuring lesson notes are left by instructors, tracking L/O student progress, etc.
Manage day-to-day school operations in the absence of a GM & MD
Assist in the training of new Instructors and Show Directors using the SoR methodology & approach
Maintain a presence in the local music community to promote the school and bring in new instructors
Assist in interviewing instructor & show director candidates