What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Music Lessons Teacher position at ROOTS Academy?
Job Title: Music Mentor (All Instruments)
Job Summary:
ROOTS Academy is hiring Music Mentors to teach private music lessons to students across the Greater Nashville area. We are seeking passionate, dependable instructors on all instruments — including piano, voice, guitar, drums, strings, brass, woodwinds, and more.
As a ROOTS Mentor, you’ll do more than teach — you’ll mentor students in both music and personal growth. This role is ideal for teachers who are deeply committed to building long-term student relationships and are excited to help students grow in confidence, creativity, and skill.
Key Responsibilities:
Mentors are typically scheduled for 2–3 days per week during the following hours:
Qualifications:
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Job Summary:
ROOTS Academy is hiring Music Mentors to teach private music lessons to students across the Greater Nashville area. We are seeking passionate, dependable instructors on all instruments — including piano, voice, guitar, drums, strings, brass, woodwinds, and more.
As a ROOTS Mentor, you’ll do more than teach — you’ll mentor students in both music and personal growth. This role is ideal for teachers who are deeply committed to building long-term student relationships and are excited to help students grow in confidence, creativity, and skill.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide weekly one-on-one private lessons in your primary instrument(s) at ROOTS Academy or other approved locations
- Teach students foundational through advanced musical skills, including technique, music theory, and performance preparation
- Foster a safe, encouraging, and inspiring learning environment for students ages 5 – adult
- Communicate regularly with parents about student progress and development
- Participate in bi-monthly team meetings, quarterly recitals, and occasional professional development sessions at our Brentwood campus
Mentors are typically scheduled for 2–3 days per week during the following hours:
- Monday–Thursday: 2:00–8:30 PM
- Friday: 2:00–7:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Qualifications:
- Minimum of one year of teaching experience on your primary instrument(s)
- Commitment to teaching with ROOTS for at least one full year
- Successful completion of a criminal background check
- Reliability, strong communication skills, and a passion for mentoring young musicians
- Multi-instrumentalists preferred (piano and voice especially!)
- Lesson Rate: $25–$28/hour starting rate, based on experience, instrument, and schedule availability
- Opportunities for advancement and additional teaching assignments based on performance and tenure
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Salary : $25 - $28