Music Director Job at School of Rock Blaine in Blaine

Overview

School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With over 400 schools and a strong, internationally recognized brand, School of Rock is the world’s largest provider of after-school music education. We put on shows to teach music!

Role

The Music Director positively embodies rock and roll and is responsible for creating the most valuable student experience possible. This role creates a safe and inspiring environment that enables students to reach their musical and creative potential, ensuring each School of Rock student has an exceptional musical experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all music and education-related elements within the School. Maximize the quality of music instruction, including private lessons and shows.
• Roll out the music curriculum and oversee all product execution.
• Oversee the development of shows, which includes: Selecting and promoting shows/concerts well in advance with the General Manager. Creating show assignments for students and overseeing casting decisions. Coordinating the set list. Training, guiding, and assisting show directors to ensure that all rehearsals and performances meet high educational standards. Assisting in promoting the shows, driving ticket sales, and ensuring that show productions are well executed.
• Market the school by maintaining excellent relations with parents and students, and offering new student and/or parent prospects tours that engage and sell them on the school.
• Teach as directed by the General Manager to boost school profitability and operations.
• Manage the School, including working with the General Manager to ensure the school opens punctually according to business hours and staying later when necessary during show season and summer camp.
• Maintain all music equipment.
• Communicate regularly with parents on student progress and address any questions and issues about the music program.
• Interact with parents and students regularly by being visible and accessible in the school.
• Adheres to the SOR 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
• Versatility on multiple instruments is strongly preferred
• 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
• An ideal candidate is a working musician who also has formal music training from a music school.
• Enthusiastic, Flexible, patient, and positive demeanor
• Good judgment is a must