Music Instructor - Guitar, Drums, Keys, Bass, and Vocals!

YEB PAYROLL•Glen Ellyn, IL

About The Position

School of Rock is a growing community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With more than 350 schools, it is the world’s largest after-school music education provider. Music Instructors deliver music education through private lessons, shows, and rehearsals, creating an engaging experience that challenges and inspires students while helping them develop musical and life skills. The school teaches five core areas: keys, vocals, guitar, bass, and drums, and may also engage instructors’ broader musical talents. The role includes teaching music fundamentals, preparing and documenting lesson plans, communicating student progress to parents, supporting rehearsals and school operations, and following the School of Rock Code of Conduct and safety policies. Instructors are expected to embody a positive, enthusiastic, and patient approach to teaching. School of Rock states that it provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment in employment.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience teaching and/or performing music professionally.
Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of customers and other people.
Strong organizational skills.
Very strong customer relations skills.
Resourcefulness and problem-solving ability.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor.
Good judgment.
Passion for teaching.

Nice To Haves

Formal music school training; the ideal candidate is a working musician who also has such training.
Broader musical talent beyond the five core areas of keys, vocals, guitar, bass, and drums.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality music instruction through private lessons and shows.
Teach students music fundamentals, not only songs.
Create and document thoughtful lesson plans.
Communicate regularly with parents about student progress after lessons.
Remain visible and accessible to parents and students at the school.
Help execute the overall program when lessons are canceled.
Assist with rehearsals and basic school maintenance.
Follow the School of Rock Code of Conduct and safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy.