Instructor - Music jobs in Washington, DC

Job Description:

Bach To Rock (“B2R”) America’s Music School for students of all ages is currently seeking a Music Teacher to work as a part-time or full-time employee providing music and performance lessons to students.

Music Teachers at Bach to Rock use B2R curriculum to provide students of all ages an inspiring and well-balanced music education. By teaching theory and technique using music that students know and love, B2R teachers develop musicians who enjoy performing, recording in our studio, and even composing original music.

Bach to Rock offers the opportunity to work a flexible part-time or full-time schedule in a fun environment with other like-minded musicians. We handle the marketing, scheduling, booking, billing and other business aspects of the lessons & group classes so that you can focus on teaching.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teach private and semi-private lessons using Bach to Rock curriculum and cover song arrangements
• Create an encouraging, fun, and focused lesson atmosphere
• Assess a student’s readiness to join a band or ensemble
• Administer activities during each lesson and assign conceptual homework
• Assist at school events
• May repair equipment as needed and able

Requirements:

• Ability to read music (treble and bass clef) is an essential function of this role
• Must demonstrate an understanding of music concepts and be able to communicate those concepts effectively to students
• Must have an advanced understanding of music theory and technique relevant to primary instrument
• Effective time management and organizational skills to keep students on task in a lesson
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a variety of personalities
• Experienced performer (either solo or group)
• Experience working with youth and/or beginning musicians
• Ability to interact effectively with children and adults
• Ability to pass a background check

Bach to Rock offers the opportunity to work a flexible part time schedule in a fun environment with other like-minded musicians. We handle the marketing, scheduling, booking, billing and other business aspects of the lessons & group classes so that you can focus on teaching.

Salary and Benefits

• Starting pay range is determined by education level, years of teaching experience, professional performance experience, number of instruments taught, number of programs qualified to teach, and in-person audition.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are offered to all employees working 17.5 hours per week or more: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield PPO; employer pays 80% premium for medical coverage for employee.
• Employer 401(k) match up to 6% pay (Must be over 21 years of age to participate and work 1000 hrs./year)
• Wages are declared on W-2, not a 1099 contractor.
• Tuition reimbursement program for approved coursework from an accredited institution of higher learning: must work 20 hours/week; eligibility begins at 6 months of employment; $750/year and $3750 lifetime maximum; must remain at the company for 9 months after receiving reimbursement or pay it back.

This Bach to Rock is locally owned and operated by:

Music Makers Holdings LLC, which is a subsidiary of Cambridge Information Group ("CIG") www.CIG.com. CIG specializes in the development of educational programs and scholarly data base resources for research and academic communities.

Music Makers Holdings LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person