At Music & Arts, we empower educators to focus on what they do best: teaching and inspiring students. We provide robust benefits, a commitment to innovation, and opportunities for career growth, making this a rewarding opportunity for skilled musicians dedicated to nurturing learners.
Private lessons are fundamental to cultivating a lifelong relationship with music, and our commitment to music education drives our mission. We actively seek instructors who excel in their instrument, taking care of administrative tasks so you can concentrate on inspiring the next generation of musicians!
What You'll Do:
As a Music Educator, you'll foster an engaging, supportive, and safe learning environment where students can thrive. Your responsibilities include:
- Teaching music lessons to students of all ages and skill levels.
- Building positive relationships with students and their parents through regular communication, goal-setting, and updates on progress.
- Collaborating with store teams to schedule lessons and enhance student retention.
- Sharing your musical expertise to inspire student growth and creativity.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Music Education, Music Performance, or equivalent experience.
- At least 2 years of experience teaching music.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degrees (Master's or Doctoral) in Music.
- Professional teaching memberships or certifications.
- 8+ years of teaching experience, especially across multiple instruments (banjo, baritone, bass clarinet, bass guitar, bassoon, cello, clarinet, flute, French horn, guitar, mandolin, oboe, percussion, piano, piccolo, saxophone, string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, ukulele, viola, violin, and voice).
About Music & Arts:
Music & Arts embodies creativity and the joy of music, encouraging our team to find their unique sound. Our mission is to create lifelong musicians and spread the happiness that comes from playing an instrument. We prioritize our customers, uphold respect and integrity, and pursue our mission with passion.
The first Music & Arts opened in a small house in Bethesda, MD, thanks to founder Benjamin O'Brien. Since our inception in 1952, we have evolved to focus exclusively on music education, opening multiple retail locations throughout the United States. Today, Music & Arts serves as part of the Guitar Center enterprise, with over 225 retail stores and more than 200 educational representatives.
Why Music & Arts? Here are some of the rewards:
The pay rate is $14.81/hr Non-Teaching Rate plus $10.50-21/hr Teaching Rate, based on your background and experience.
Musicians in our team can enjoy gig leave, allowing time off to share their music with the world, with the option to return to their position afterward. We also offer extensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, mental health support, paid sick/holiday/vacation time, employee discounts, and tuition reimbursement.
Please note that compensation may vary based on actual experience, education, and other factors.
Additional Information:
Music & Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing fair employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected statuses. Employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require assistance to access our website or apply for a position, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us via email.