Violin Teacher (Store #2607)

Guitar Center • Mission Viejo, CA

23h

About The Position

Music & Arts is seeking a violin teacher to teach students of varying ages and skill levels in an engaging, supportive, and safe learning environment. The teacher will build positive relationships with students and parents through regular communication, goal-setting, and progress updates; collaborate with store teams on lesson scheduling and student retention; and use musical expertise to inspire students and support their growth. Music & Arts handles administrative work so instructors can focus on teaching. The role offers a non-teaching rate of $16.90 per hour and a teaching rate of $10–$21 per hour, depending on background and experience. Eligible musician employees can take gig leave to perform or tour and return to their job afterward.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Further teaching experience on a related instrument.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctoral) in Music.
• Professional teaching memberships or certifications.
• Eight 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

• Gig leave for musician employees to take time off to share their music and return to their job after a tour.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Mental health support.
• Paid sick, holiday, and vacation time.
• Employee discount program.
• Tuition reimbursement options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time