Join Our Passionate Team as a Music Educator!
At Music & Arts, we empower you to focus on what truly matters: teaching and inspiring the next generation of musicians. With a commitment to innovation, robust benefits, and opportunities for career growth, this role is both rewarding and impactful. We seek talented musicians who are equally dedicated to student empowerment.
Your expertise in private lessons will help foster a lifelong relationship with music for our students. Our dedication to music education is at the heart of our business. We handle the administrative tasks, allowing you to inspire learning and creativity!
What You'll Do:
- Provide engaging music lessons to students of all ages and skill levels.
- Develop positive relationships with students and parents through regular communication, setting goals, and providing progress updates.
- Collaborate with store teams to schedule lessons and enhance student retention.
- Share your musical knowledge and skills to inspire students and support their growth.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Music Education, Music Performance, or equivalent experience.
- At least 2 years of music teaching experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degrees (Master's or Doctoral) in Music.
- Professional teaching memberships or certifications.
- 8+ years of teaching experience across multiple instruments (such as 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:
At Music & Arts, we embrace creativity and music, encouraging our team to find their unique sound. Our mission is to create lifelong musicians and spread joy through the experience of playing an instrument. Our legacy began in Bethesda, MD, in 1952, and we remain devoted to serving our customers.
Since the 1990s, we have expanded nationwide through growth and collaboration with other music dealers, becoming the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the United States. Now part of the Guitar Center enterprise, we operate over 225 retail stores, 200 educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations, all based in Frederick, MD.
Why Choose Music & Arts? We're dedicated to supporting our employees, especially those who are musicians. We offer gig leave—time off to perform while ensuring your role is waiting for you upon your return. Along with competitive benefits including a 401K with company match, an employee discount program, and more, we aim to reward our team for their contributions.
Additional Information:
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Music & Arts values diversity and provides fair employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All hiring decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.
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