Guitar Instructor

School of Rock Mokena has a position available for an experienced guitar instructor in our growing school. We will have an immediate workload of several incoming new students to build out the instructor’s schedule. The Instructor creates a safe and cool environment for students to achieve their musical and creative potential and ensures that each School of Rock student has an exceptional music journey. In support of that goal, the Instructor is responsible for all music and education-related elements within the lessons. Music Instruction -Maximize the quality of music instruction including private lessons and shows -Be sure the students are learning the 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 cancelled lessons and basic maintenance in school -Assist in rehearsals if needed and in the overall execution of the program Skill Requirement -4+years' experience teaching and/or performing music professionally -Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design -Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of customers and other people -Strong organizational skills -Very strong customer relation skills -Resourceful and good problem-solver -Works well under pressure -Ideal candidate is a working musician who also has formal music school training -Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor -Good judgement a must -Passion for teaching -Ability to teach all level of students, beginner through advanced -Ability to teach more than one instrument is always a plus All of our class room areas have plastic curtains between instructors and students.