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School of Rock Streetsville is hiring: Music Director in Austin

School of Rock Streetsville, Austin, TX, United States

Job type: Full Time


School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance‑based music education. With over 350 schools and a strong internationally recognized brand, School of Rock is the largest after‑school music education provider in the world. We put on shows to teach music!


Employee Benefit Programs



  • Medical, Rx, dental, and vision coverage

  • Paid time off, holiday pay

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match

  • Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account

  • Disability and Life insurance

  • Free Employee Assistance Program

  • Daily Pay Available


Roles And 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, including selecting and promoting shows/concerts well in advance with the General Manager; creating show assignments for students, overseeing casting decisions, coordinating the set list, training, guiding and assisting show directors so all rehearsals and performances meet high educational standards; assisting in promoting the shows and driving ticket sales; ensuring that show productions are well executed.

  • Market the school by keeping excellent relations with parents and students and offering new student and/or parent prospects tours; engaging and selling 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 open school punctually according to hours of business 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.

  • Adhere 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

  • 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

  • Ideal candidate is a working musician who also has formal music school training

  • Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor

  • Good judgment a must


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