Benefits:

Employee discounts

Little Wings / Rookies Instructor (Early Education Music Teacher)

School of Rock – Summer Creek | Houston, TX

Reports to: Music Director

School of Rock Summer Creek is hiring an energetic, creative, and nurturing Little Wings & Rookies Music Instructor to introduce young children to the joy of music through singing, movement, rhythm, instruments, games, and play.

This role is ideal for someone who loves working with young children and can create a fun, structured, engaging, and developmentally appropriate music experience.

The Role

You will help young students develop:

Rhythm, beat, tempo, and musical awareness

Singing and vocal confidence

Movement and coordination

Listening and following directions

Basic musical concepts and instrument exploration

Creativity and self-expression

Confidence, participation, and social skills

Early performance and stage-readiness skills

This is not a traditional preschool classroom and it's not simply a music lesson. We expect engaging, intentional instruction that helps children build both a love of music and the confidence to participate.

Core Responsibilities

Deliver fun, structured, age-appropriate music classes

Prepare engaging lesson plans using songs, movement, rhythm games, instruments, and creative activities

Maintain a positive, safe, and well-managed classroom

Adapt activities to different ages, personalities, and developmental levels

Encourage participation and build confidence through positive reinforcement

Communicate professionally with parents and staff

Track and communicate student progress consistently

Collaborate with the Music Director and other instructors

Prepare students for age-appropriate performances and School of Rock events

Non-Negotiables

On time = early (15 minutes before first lesson)

Same-day lesson notes, every class

Prepared, intentional lesson plans

Professional, proactive communication with parents and staff

Maintain a positive, structured, and engaging classroom environment

Be patient, energetic, and fully engaged with students

What Success Looks Like

Top instructors:

Have students excited to come back each week

Create classrooms that are fun but structured

Keep young students actively engaged and participating

Build confidence in shy or hesitant students

Establish strong relationships with families

Demonstrate clear student growth

Successfully manage different personalities, energy levels, and attention spans

Help students become excited about music and performing

Qualifications (Minimum Bar)

2+ years working with young children in education, childcare, camps, enrichment, or similar settings

Strong musical ability and comfort singing and/or playing an instrument

Ability to create age-appropriate musical activities

Strong classroom management and communication skills

High level of patience, energy, creativity, and enthusiasm

High level of reliability and professionalism

Preferred:

Education in Early Childhood Education, Music Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or related field

Experience teaching music to young children

Preschool, Pre-K, kindergarten, daycare, or children's program experience

Multi-instrument ability

Experience performing live

Not a Fit If You:

Struggle with punctuality or consistency

Expect young children to sit quietly for an entire class

Struggle with classroom management or behavior redirection

“Wing” lessons without preparation

Rely exclusively on lecture or worksheet-based teaching

Become frustrated by repetition, movement, or short attention spans

Are uncomfortable singing, moving, or being actively involved

Struggle to adapt to different developmental levels

Treat teaching as a casual side gig

Why This Role Stands Out

Performance-based music education from an early age

Combine music, education, creativity, movement, and play

Work alongside professional musicians and educators

Help children build confidence through real musical experiences

Create the foundation for a child's long-term love of music

Compensation & Performance Bonus

This is a performance-driven role with clear expectations and upside.

You’ll participate in our Grow Together Bonus Program, designed to reward consistency, professionalism, and contribution to student growth and enrollment.

You’ll have the opportunity to earn additional income through:

New student enrollments

Program and camp sign-ups

Referrals and gear sales

Bonuses are tied to doing the right things consistently including staying organized, supporting student engagement, and following up with leads and helping families enroll.

Top performers consistently earn additional monthly income through this program. Full details are reviewed during the interview process.

Hiring Process

Instructor candidates complete a short audition process:

Interview with school leadership

Teaching demonstration or mock class

Musicianship check on primary instrument

Team fit conversation

Our Mission

We help students shine, connect, belong, and grow through performance-based music education.

For our youngest students, that starts with helping them discover that music is fun.

About School of Rock

Founded in 1998, School of Rock is the world’s leader in performance-based music education, teaching over 80,000 students around the globe. Our mission is simple: to enrich lives through music and build the world’s most passionate community of performers and musicians.

It is the policy of the School of Rock to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. School of Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

School of Rock expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of School of Rock's employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.