DJ Instructor Part Time Weekdays or Saturdays

Bosbandsorporated • Wellesley, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

At Bach to Rock, we make learning music fun! The DJ and Music Production Instructor works part time providing private, semi-private, or group DJ or music production instruction to students in our fully equipped DJ room and recording studio . You may also be asked to provide music school administrative support, as needed. Duties & Responsibilities Specific duties and responsibilities may include the following, but the individual will also be expected to perform all the necessary duties that are customarily performed by a person holding this position. Deliver instruction in mixing and scratching on turntables using Bach to Rock’s proprietary curriculum, specific methodology, and Serato Deliver instruction in beat making using Bach to Rock’s proprietary curriculum and Band Lab for Education Deliver instruction in music production using Bach to Rock’s proprietary curriculum and Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and other software Adapt to DJ or Music Production students interested in diverse styles (eg: hip hop, pop, rock, house, oldies etc.) Coach DJ students for live performance Provide administrative support, as needed Manage classroom time effectively to balance student needs and attention Moves, sets up and breaks down equipment at the school and school events Assists B2R management with customer service and prospect phone calls when needed Performs a variety of the school maintenance functions (hang posters and frames on walls, install static clings on windows, etc.) when needed Assists with moving furniture, equipment and materials Assists in basic repair of minor site equipment and instruments Other duties may be assigned. Job Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to work during the company’s normal business hours that includes weekends and evenings The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. Bosbands Incorporated reserves the right to modify this job description in its sole discretion.

Requirements

• Teaching certificate and or degrees in music preferred; those who are currently enrolled in a music degree program will also be considered
• Experience in the subject area may be substituted for degree or licensure
• Must demonstrate an understanding of DJ Mixing, Scratching, or Music Production concepts and be able to communicate those concepts to students effectively
• Must be able to receive constructive feedback on teaching techniques and apply the feedback to new teaching situations, and environments
• Must be able to be physically present at B2R for scheduled lessons
• Ability to interact effectively with the public
• Ability to operate basic office equipment, i.e. telephones, photocopiers and computers
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with staff and management
• Adaptable to changes in the workplace
• Ability to pass a background check
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, additional languages are desirable
• Ability to use all relevant computer software (Microsoft Office, etc) proficiently, and the ability to learn to use B2R’s specialized systems
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to work during the company’s normal business hours that includes weekends and evenings
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop and reach
• Ability to lift and move the equipment typically associated with B2R’s day-to-day operation, e.g., amplifiers, keyboards, recording equipment, light furniture, etc.
• Ability to attend off-site Bach to Rock events during day, nights, and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Teaching certificate and or degrees in music preferred; those who are currently enrolled in a music degree program will also be considered
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, additional languages are desirable

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in mixing and scratching on turntables using Bach to Rock’s proprietary curriculum, specific methodology, and Serato
• Deliver instruction in beat making using Bach to Rock’s proprietary curriculum and Band Lab for Education
• Deliver instruction in music production using Bach to Rock’s proprietary curriculum and Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and other software
• Adapt to DJ or Music Production students interested in diverse styles (eg: hip hop, pop, rock, house, oldies etc.)
• Coach DJ students for live performance
• Provide administrative support, as needed
• Manage classroom time effectively to balance student needs and attention
• Moves, sets up and breaks down equipment at the school and school events
• Assists B2R management with customer service and prospect phone calls when needed
• Performs a variety of the school maintenance functions (hang posters and frames on walls, install static clings on windows, etc.) when needed
• Assists with moving furniture, equipment and materials
• Assists in basic repair of minor site equipment and instruments
• Other duties may be assigned

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Paid sick leave
• Travel expense reimbursement
• 401(k) match
• One free music lesson each week
• Access to rehearsal rooms
• Access to recording studio
• Employees working more than 30 hours are eligible for heath insurance and other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed