Music Teacher Store 069

Guitar Center • Vernon, CT

7d

About The Position

Music & Arts is seeking a music educator to teach private lessons and inspire students. The teacher creates an engaging, supportive, and safe learning environment for students of varying ages and skill levels. They communicate regularly with students and parents, set goals, and provide progress updates, while partnering with store teams to schedule lessons and encourage student retention. Music & Arts handles administrative work so instructors can focus on teaching. The role offers a non-teaching rate of $16.94 per hour and a teaching rate of $11–$22 per hour, depending on background and experience. Eligible musician employees may take gig leave to perform and return to their job after a tour. The company also mentions benefits including a 401(k) with company match and an employee discount program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or Music Performance, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of music teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in Music.
• Professional teaching memberships or certifications.
• 8 or more years of teaching experience, especially with multiple instruments: banjo, baritone, bass clarinet, bass guitar, bassoon, cello, clarinet, flute, French horn, guitar, mandolin, oboe, percussion, piano, piccolo, saxophone, string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, ukulele, viola, violin, and voice.

Responsibilities

• Teach music lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels.
• Build positive relationships with students and parents through regular communication, goal-setting, and progress updates.
• Partner with store teams to schedule lessons and encourage student retention.
• Share musical expertise to inspire students and foster their growth.
• Create an engaging, supportive, and safe learning environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee discount program.
• Gig leave for musician employees to take time off to perform and return to their job after a tour.
• Other benefits and perks are mentioned but not specified.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level