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Music Instructor

School of Rock Montclair
Montclair, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With over 350 schools, and a strong internationally recognized brand, School of Rock is the largest after-school music education provider in the world. We put on shows to teach music! We are looking for Instructors to join us at our Montclair location. In order to be considered, candidates must be available evenings and weekends.
As an Instructor you will be responsible for all music education-related elements within the lessons and rehearsals, creating a dynamic experience to ensure students are challenged and inspired. The Instructor positively embodies rock and roll and is responsible for creating a valuable student experience that helps our students learn music and life skills.
At School of Rock, we teach keys, vocals, guitar, bass, and drums—and right now we’re especially looking for instructors in drums, bass, and multi-instrumentalists.
Music Instruction:
  • Maximize the quality of music instruction including one-on-one lessons and group classes and rehearsals
  • Be sure the students are learning the fundamentals of music, not just songs
  • Create and document thoughtful lesson plans using School of Rock's patented methods
Customer Connection:
  • Communicate regularly with parents on progress of students after lessons
  • Interact with parents, students, co-workers and managers regularly by being visible and accessible in the school
  • Pitch in during schedule gaps in the overall execution of our program and maintenance of the school/equipment
  • Assist in group classes and rehearsals
  • Adheres to the School of Rock Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy
Skill Requirements:
  • 3 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 relations 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 judgment a must
  • Passion for teaching

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