Music Educator

Join Our Team as a Music Educator!

At Music & Arts, we provide the vital resources and support to help you focus on what truly matters: teaching and inspiring the next generation of musicians. With a commitment to innovation and growth, you'll find a fulfilling and impactful role here. We are searching for passionate musicians who are dedicated to empowering learners through music.

Private lessons are the cornerstone of a lifelong musical journey, and our strong dedication to music education is at the heart of our mission. We strive to find instructors who are not only experts in their instruments but also enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge and passion. We handle all the administrative tasks, allowing you to concentrate on what you do best: inspiring creativity and learning!

Your Responsibilities:

Conduct engaging music lessons for students of all ages and skill levels.Foster positive relationships with students and parents through ongoing communication, goal-setting, and progress updates.Collaborate with store teams to schedule lessons and enhance student retention.Utilize your musical expertise to inspire and promote student growth.Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Music Education, Music Performance, or equivalent experience.At least 2 years of teaching experience in music.Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degrees (Master's or Doctoral) in Music.Membership in professional teaching organizations or certifications.8+ years of teaching experience, especially with multiple instruments (including but not limited to 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).About Music & Arts:

Music & Arts embodies creativity and passion for music by encouraging our team members to discover their unique sound. Our aim is to create lifelong musicians and make a positive impact on the community by enabling both musicians and non-musicians to experience the joy of playing an instrument. We prioritize our customers, act with integrity, and pursue our mission with enthusiasm.

Founded in 1952 in Bethesda, MD, Music & Arts began as a small music store providing sheet music, lessons, and art supplies. Over the years, we have grown to become the largest retailer of band and orchestra instruments in the United States, now part of the Guitar Center family with over 225 retail locations nationwide.

Why Choose Music & Arts? Here are some of the rewards:

Compensation: $17.00/hr Non-Teaching Rate + $10.50-22/hr Teaching Rate based on experience.

If you are a musician, we offer the unique benefit of gig leave, allowing you to travel and share your music with the world while having job security upon your return! We also provide robust benefits including a 401K with company match, employee discounts, and more.

Additional Information:

Music & Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide fair and equitable employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.

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