Guitar Instructor
About The Position
The Irvine School of Music is hiring a part-time Guitar Instructor to teach private and/or group lessons in Irvine. Teachers work with an existing schedule of students during fixed hours and may expand their schedules as new students register, based on their availability. The school needs consistent availability during current lesson hours as well as flexibility to accommodate additional students. Teaching hours are available Monday through Friday, 2–9 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM–5 PM. Current coverage needs include 3.75 hours of guitar instruction on Mondays and 5 hours of voice instruction on Fridays; other days and hours may be added based on availability. The stated starting pay is $26–$32 per hour, with increases based on student retention. The school handles administrative tasks such as scheduling and tuition, and guarantees pay for scheduled lessons regardless of student attendance. Instructors teach according to the Irvine School of Music Core Curriculum, which integrates healthy technique, aural skills, and theoretical knowledge. Lessons are tailored to each student’s goals and may support development in Classical, Jazz, and Pop styles. The school offers pedagogy training and professional development, and its enrichment programs include performance opportunities, progress-monitoring programs, and practice incentives. A minimum 12-month commitment is required for non-substitute positions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Music or current enrollment in a music program.
- Willingness to commute to Irvine.
- Ability to pass a Federal Background Check.
- Fluent in English.
- Punctual and dependable.
- Passionate about teaching and knowledgeable about reputable teaching methods.
- Minimum 12-month commitment for non-substitute positions.
- Consistent availability during current lesson hours and flexibility to accommodate new students as they register.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching children ages 5 and up.
- Familiarity with private and group classes.
- Ability to teach Jazz and Pop styles alongside Classical.
- Master’s degree in the teaching area.
- Interest in working with young children in the early childhood program.
- Experience teaching students with learning disabilities, including ADHD, ADD, or Autism.
- Ability to teach advanced-level students.
Responsibilities
- Teach private and/or group lessons.
- Communicate effectively with parents and students.
- Assign homework and prepare students for recitals.
- Create engaging lesson plans.
- Attend student recitals and events.
- Participate in ongoing pedagogical training.
- Develop students through the school’s pedagogical methods and Core Curriculum.
Benefits
- California Sick Pay
- Cal Savers Retirement Plan
- Free snacks and water
- Guaranteed pay for scheduled lessons regardless of student attendance
- Pedagogy training and professional development
- Pay increases based on student retention
- Administrative support with scheduling and tuition
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
