Drum Instructor + Show Director Trainee
School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. As a strong internationally recognized brand, School of Rock is the largest after-school music education provider in the world. We put on shows to teach music! We are looking for a part-time Drum Teacher and Show Director Trainee to join us at our Broomfield, CO location.
As a Drum Instructor you will be responsible for all music education-related elements within private lessons and group rehearsals, creating a dynamic experience to ensure students are challenged and inspired, from complete beginners to advanced. The Drum Instructor positively embodies rock and roll and is responsible for creating a valuable experience that helps our students learn music and life skills. In addition to teaching DRUMS you will also begin training to teach group classes and run band rehearsals. The Show Director training program lasts for 2-4 months.
This position is part-time starting with 2 days/week, with potential to add hours as your schedule fills. One of those days will be a weekend (Friday 3:30-7:45pm, Saturdays noon-4pm, and/or Sundays noon-6pm). Applicants currently in school working toward a degree in music performance, music education, or other related field are encouraged to apply. Non-music majors are welcome to apply if you have appropriate experience in music training, performance, & theory knowledge.
At School of Rock we teach five core instruments - keys, vocals, guitar, bass and drums. Many of our instructors have broader musical talent as well which we do our best to engage. Multi-instrumentalists are encouraged to apply.
Music Instruction:
- Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and band rehearsals
- Ensure students learn fundamentals of music, not just songs
- Create and document thoughtful lesson plans
Customer Connection:
- Communicate regularly with parents on progress of students after lessons
- Interact with parents and students regularly by being visible and accessible in the school
- Pitch in during canceled lessons in the overall execution of the program
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Assist in rehearsals with the goal of becoming a full band director after completing 2-4 months of training
- Adhere to the School of Rock Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy.
Skill Requirements:
- 2+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally
- Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design
- Ability to deal well with a wide range of customers and other people
- Strong organizational skills
- Very strong customer relations skills
- Resourceful and good problem-solver
- Works well under pressure
- Ideal candidate is a working musician who also has formal music school training, or a student currently working toward a degree in music performance, music education, or other related field
- Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor
- Good judgment a must
- Passion for teaching