Guitar Teacher – Music on the Westside Rio Rancho, NM | Part-time

## Join One of Rio Rancho's Largest Music Schools

Music on the Westside is a growing music school serving more than 180 active students in Rio Rancho and the Albuquerque area. We are looking for a passionate, reliable violin teacher who loves helping students grow and wants to be part of a positive, professional teaching environment.

Whether you are an experienced music educator or an active performer who enjoys teaching, we'd love to hear from you.

## Why Teachers Love Working Here

- We provide the students so you can focus on teaching
- We handle scheduling, billing, and administrative support
- Flexible scheduling based on your availability
- Professional teaching studios and equipment
- Student concerts held at real performance venues
- Supportive team environment
- PTO and performance-based bonus opportunities
- Additional benefits for long term teachers including health care reimbursement program and up to 10% quarterly bonuses!

Most teachers begin with one or two teaching days per week and build from there as their schedule fills.

## What You'll Do

- Teach private guitar lessons to students of all ages and skill levels and small kids group classes for beginners

- Adapt lessons to each student's goals, learning style, and experience level
- Help students prepare for performances and student concerts
- Communicate professionally with parents, students, and staff
- Create a positive and encouraging learning environment
- Inspire students to stay engaged and excited about music

## What We're Looking For

- Strong guitar skills and musicianship
- Passion for teaching and helping students succeed
- Ability to connect with both children and adults
- Reliable, professional, and punctual
- Comfortable using basic technology such as tablets and apps
- Excited about helping students perform and grow

Acoustic and electric guitar performance experience is a plus.

## Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Formal music training and/or strong understanding of music fundamentals
- Ability to read sheet music
- Teaching experience preferred but not required for exceptional candidates
- Available a minimum of two evenings / week or Saturdays

## Current Scheduling Needs

We are especially interested in teachers available between 4pm - 7pm during the week. Saturday availability is a plus.

## About Music on the Westside

For more than a decade, Music on the Westside has helped students of all ages develop confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of music. Our mission is to create an encouraging environment where students can learn, perform, and thrive.

## Hiring Process

1. Submit a short application
2. Brief Zoom interview
3. Teaching demonstration or trial lesson
4. Onboarding/training is paid.

## Apply Today

If you love teaching music and want to focus on students while we handle the administrative work, we'd love to meet you.

• Apply online:

https://musiconthewestside.com/teacher-application

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Music related education: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $30