School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With over 425 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! We are looking for a Music Director to join us at our School of Rock Elk Grove location.
The Music Director embodies rock and roll in a positive way and is responsible for creating the most valuable student experience possible. This role creates a safe and inspiring environment for students to achieve their musical and creative potential and ensures that each School of Rock student has an exceptional musical journey.
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: selecting and promoting shows/concerts well in advance with the General Manager/Owner.
- Creating show assignments for students and 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 /Owner to boost school profitability and operations.
- Manage the School, including working with the General Manager/Owner 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 School of Rock 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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