Percussion Teacher (Store #080)

The Guitar Center Company•Lawrence Township, NJ
•$11 - $22

About The Position

Music & Arts is seeking a percussion teacher to provide music lessons to students of varying ages and skill levels. The teacher will create an engaging, supportive, and safe learning environment; build positive relationships with students and parents through communication, goal-setting, and progress updates; coordinate with store teams on lesson scheduling and student retention; and use musical expertise to inspire student growth. Music & Arts handles administrative work so instructors can focus on teaching. The listed pay is $15.92 per hour for non-teaching work, plus $11–$22 per hour for teaching, depending on background and experience.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or Music Performance, or equivalent experience.
  • Two years of music teaching experience, especially with percussion instruments.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with related instruments.
  • Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in Music.
  • Professional teaching memberships or certifications.
  • Eight or more years of teaching experience, especially with 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.
  • 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

  • Gig leave for musician employees, allowing time off to perform or tour and return to their job afterward.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Employee discount program.
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