Music Teacher, Band Director

The Guitar Center Company•Itasca, IL

2d•$44,000 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for music educators to join our Music Education Services department for teaching positions! This role will provide music instruction at local schools. Ideal educators will have a passion for teaching music and a high level of energy. Interviewing now: multiple positions available for the Fall 26 School Year.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree is required in Music Education
3-5 years of music teacher experience (new grads may be considered with required completion of internal training and mentoring programs)
State Teaching license required
Valid state driver's license and automotive insurance

Responsibilities

Teach music classes in schools both in group settings and in one-on-one settings based on contracts with each school. Class sizes vary from a few students to over 50 kids.
Use recruiting tools, set up instrument testing events, recruitment nights, and other programs to entice kids at a school to join the band/orchestra program. This may require on-site activities after school hours.
Prepare lesson plans, curriculum and benchmarking for all students, report on the progress of students against those benchmarks via progress reports and report cards. Benchmarks for each instrument and experience level will be provided.
Maintain quality relationships with school administration and principals to secure schedules for classes, notify schools of changes to classes or schedules, and notify the office if students are not attending or have other issues in class.
Coordinate concerts, solo & ensemble activities, and other events and performances to engage with students and parents.
Work with retail store and education representatives to make sure students have the instrument and supplies necessary to be successful in class.
Teach summer lessons and continuing education activity to students that wish to continue over the summer.
Additional duties as assigned.