Music Teacher Store 030

Music & Arts • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

Music & Arts is seeking skilled musicians and dedicated educators to teach private music lessons and inspire students. The Music Teacher creates an engaging, supportive, and safe learning environment for students of varying ages and skill levels. The role focuses on teaching and student development, while Music & Arts handles administrative work. Teachers communicate regularly with students and parents, set goals, provide progress updates, and partner with store teams to schedule lessons and encourage student retention.

Music & Arts is part of the Guitar Center enterprise and operates more than 225 retail stores, 200 educational representatives, and 250 affiliate locations. The company emphasizes creativity, music education, customer service, respect, integrity, and helping people experience the joy of playing an instrument.

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 experience teaching multiple instruments, including 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.
• Create an engaging, supportive, and safe learning environment.
• 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.

Benefits

• Gig leave for musician employees to take time off to perform or tour and return to their job afterward.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee discount program.
• Additional benefits and perks (not specified).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time