Music Educator (Guitar, Voice, Drums or Piano)

Job Opportunity: Music Instructor

Location: On-site at Germantown, TN (7516 Capital Dr) and/or Collierville, TN (1950 W Poplar Ave)

Compensation: $18.00 – $30.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Position Summary

Music Box is seeking a dedicated and versatile Music Instructor to provide top-tier musical education to a diverse student body of varying ages and proficiency levels. In this role, you will cultivate an inspiring, encouraging, and structured educational environment that drives student growth. You will partner with our administrative and leadership teams to uphold the school’s standards, ensuring an outstanding experience for families while contributing to our community's musical culture.

What Success Looks Like

You are thriving in this role if you achieve the following:

Student Growth: Students display clear, trackable advancement in their musical abilities.Positive Reputation: You consistently receive excellent feedback from parents, students, and colleagues.Professional Delivery: Lessons are highly organized, personalized, and tailored to individual learning styles.Cultural Contribution: You help maintain an energetic, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere at the school.Administrative Efficiency: Schedules, student logs, and communications are kept accurate and up to date.Community Engagement: You enthusiastically back school concerts, community events, and social media showcases.Reliability: You adhere to the Music Box pedagogical method, show up punctually for your committed shifts, and offer scheduling flexibility for peak hours, weekends, or peer substitutions.Key Responsibilities

Instruction: Conduct high-quality private and ensemble music lessons following our established curriculum frameworks.Professional Development: Complete all foundational and continuous training programs.Administration: Manage basic student scheduling, log progress reports, and respond to enrollment inquiries promptly.Marketing & Events: Pitch in with creative ideas for social media content to highlight student milestones, and assist in organizing and running school recitals and public performances.Teamwork & Upkeep: Coordinate with management to meet institutional goals, while keeping your studio space organized and instruments in pristine condition.Perks and Benefits

Competitive Pay & Bonuses: $18–$30/hr base rate, plus performance incentives and career advancement tracks.Protected Earnings: Compensation provided for student late cancellations and unannounced no-shows.Paid Extras: Earn pay for attending mandatory training, specialized workshops, and school events.School Support: The studio provides premium facilities, modern gear, and technology. Management fully handles student recruitment, retention, billing, marketing, and customer service.Discounts: Savings on retail gear, instruments, software, and school services.Additional Perks: Access to a limited insurance plan, discounted phone services, financial programs, and professional development.Candidate ProfileCore Traits:

Deep enthusiasm for mentorship and youth development.A strong sense of professionalism, humility, and accountability.Excellent organizational capacity and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.An adaptable mindset geared toward self-improvement and collaboration.Skills & Expertise:

Multifaceted Musicianship: Ability to teach music theory and multiple instruments across various age demographics.Strong Communication: Clear and empathetic verbal and written skills for interfacing with families and staff.Customer-Centric Focus: Committed to providing exceptional service and support to our community.Adaptability: Skillful at modifying teaching techniques on the fly to fit a student's unique needs.How to Apply

If you are ready to inspire the next generation of musicians, please email your application to [email protected].

Subject Line Requirement: Your email subject line must format exactly as:

Music Teacher Application – [Your Instrument] – Music as a Language

(Note: Including the phrase “Music as a Language” confirms you have read these requirements thoroughly.)

Required Application Materials:

Cover Letter: Detail your musical path, teaching background, why you want to join Music Box, and your strategy for keeping students motivated.Resume: Highlight your musical education, certifications, performance history, and teaching background.Performance Video: Provide a YouTube link (or links) showcasing your proficiency on the instrument(s) you intend to teach.Creative AI Image: Include a fun, AI-generated image of yourself playing the guitar to demonstrate your creativity and comfort with modern digital tools.Complete applications will receive priority review. To explore our philosophy, visit www.musicboxinc.com or call us with questions at (901) 626-0973.

Pay: $19.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insuranceEmployee discountHealth insuranceProfessional development assistanceWork Location: In person