Benefits:

401(k) matching

Free food & snacks

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Do you teach Drums, Guitar, Vocals, Keyboard, and/or Bass? We're seeking experienced music instructors who are friendly, enthusiastic about music education, and enjoy working with both children and adults. All of our teachers are working musicians and/or students, and absolutely love what they do. In particular, we are looking for instructors who can work 3 to 4 days per week, including either a Saturday or a Sunday.

School of Rock is the original performance-based, interactive music school founded in 1998 in Philadelphia. With over 400 schools internationally and a strong, internationally recognized brand, School of Rock is the largest provider of after-school music education. Our mission is to help kids rock their worlds, on and off the stage.

Our school is located in Terra Linda, with a fantastic community of over 300 students. We combine weekly lessons with directed band rehearsals and teach through the live shows we present six times a year. Our working environment is well-organized, well-equipped, and fun. We love what we do, and it's extremely rewarding!

Working at School of Rock simplifies the lesson process. All lesson scheduling and client communications are handled by our front desk staff, and all gear and teaching spaces are set up for you. All you have to do is show up on time and teach!

Benefits of working with us include:

Accrued paid sick and vacation time

Matching retirement plan

Life, Dental, and Vision insurance (depending on weekly scheduled hours)

Flexibility

Engaged Students (including adults)

A fully equipped workplace with a great staff kitchen (free food)

Super cool coworkers, who love what they do and support each other ;-)

Rewarding work that feels like play

The School of Rock Music Instructor teaches students from ACDC to Zappa. The Instructor creates a safe and cool environment for students to achieve their musical and creative potential, ensuring that each School of Rock student has an exceptional musical journey. In support of that goal, the Instructor is responsible for all music and education-related elements within the lessons. The Instructor creates a dynamic lesson experience to ensure their students are challenged and inspired. Our instructors embody rock and roll in a positive way and are responsible for creating a valuable learning experience for our students. We provide comprehensive training and support to enable our instructors to thrive.

We teach five core areas at School of Rock: Drums, Guitar, Vocals, Keys, and Bass. Many of our instructors have broader musical talent as well, which we do our best to engage.

Music Instruction:

Maximize the quality of music instruction in one-on-one lessons and, potentially, group rehearsals

Be sure the students are learning the fundamentals of music, not just songs

Create thoughtful lesson plans tailored to the student

Document lesson notes

Customer Connection:

Communicate regularly with parents on the 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

Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance at the school

Adheres to the SOR Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy.

Skill Requirements:

Experience teaching and/or performing music professionally

Knowledge of music theory

Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of customers and other people

Strong organizational skills

Great customer relations skills

Resourceful and good problem-solver

Works well under pressure

Our Ideal candidate is a working musician who also has formal music school training

Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor

Good judgment is a must

Passion for teaching

Embraces technology and learning platforms as provided by the School of Rock

It is the policy of the School of Rock San Rafael 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 San Rafael 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