Soundcheck Rock Academy is looking for (2) guitar instructors. Candidates should be passionate musicians who love music and working with people of all ages, especially children, and teens. We aren’t the typical lesson studio, so we’re not looking for the typical music instructor. Our students do amazing things, and that starts with amazing people sharing their love of music in an amazing environment.
We are adding instructors, and band managers to our team who specialize in:
- Guitar teacher/Instructor
- Bass teacher/instructor
- Multi-instrumentalists are highly encouraged
-Band manager/instructor
We are looking for someone who believes in the future of music and passing the love of music through themselves and into our next generation of creators and musicians. Is music all you think about? You are perfect. Our ideal candidate is also a multi-instrumentalist with at least basic skills on one or more of the instruments we teach (guitar, bass, drums, keys, voice), and comfortable leading band rehearsals.
People like us:
- Must be generous with the high-fives, and understand that your contribution is part of creating something greater than yourself!
- You have to know your stuff musically but also have an amazing attitude.
- Our instructors are equal parts rock star, spirit guide, zen master, and motivational speaker.
If this sounds like you, and you’re passionate about mentoring the next generation of musicians, this might be the place for you.
Absolute musts from prospects:
- Be passionate about music and share your knowledge/experience
- Be knowledgeable about music, and creative and flexible in teaching methods
- Be comfortable working with both kids and adults
- Have strong communication skills
- Be prompt and mindful of the schedule
- Have a clean record (we WILL do a background check)
- be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- able to lift 30 lbs
- willing to be a team player
Prior teaching experience is helpful, but not necessary if you are otherwise a strong candidate.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 4-hour shift
- 8-hour shift
- After School
- Evening shift
- Weekend availability
COVID-19 considerations:
Soundcheck Rock Academy follows all State and Government mandates and protocols for Covid 19.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Columbia, MD 21045: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Guitar Instruction: 2 year (Preferred)
- live gigging: 1 year (Preferred)
- live band experience (rock, soul, blues, funk)
WHO WE ARE
Soundcheck Rock Academy in Columbia MD is a performance based music school located in the heart of Howard County. Taking inspiring music lessons at our central location in Columbia MD allows us to accommodate students from Columbia, Ellicott City and all of Howard County Maryland. Where students take lessons, join a band, rehearse and play shows! We take music lessons and incorporate a team atmosphere and learning style. Students from 6 years old to 60 and older can take lessons in: Guitar, Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Violin, and Saxophone. Join a real band, and play real shows and concerts! We have a variety of different experiences for everyone.
Our music approach is for students of all ages. From 6 to adults.
All of our programs are one on one lessons. Our programs can be taught one-on-one in-studio or one-on-one virtually , we can even do a hybrid of both in studio and virtually at our Howard County MD location.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
The goal of our music school is to create a fun, inviting, and creative atmosphere that can help students create and learn with the help of our whole studio and performance based approach. We want students to learn from each other and our instructors. Learning life skills as they progress towards adulthood and beyond. We build the love of music and exploration, and with this approach the world of music will open.
We hire music teachers that have prestigious degrees from some of the top music programs in the country. But we also hire instructors that have played in local and national touring bands. All have been there and done it. For real.
OUR STUDIO
Soundcheck Rock Academy is a community of like minded individuals. We are a place that is open and welcoming to our students and where they can safely follow their musical journey. Our students can access any part of our school during our regular business hours. Meet other students, work on homework, grab an open room and work on creating their own original music. They can even do their homework with free wifi.