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, including selecting and promoting shows/concerts well in advance with the General Manager/Owner, creating show assignments for students, overseeing casting decisions, coordinating the set list, and training, guiding and assisting show directors so that all rehearsals and performances meet high educational standards. Assist in promoting the shows and driving ticket sales, ensuring that show productions are well executed.
- Market the school by maintaining excellent relations with parents and students, offering tours to new student and/or parent prospects, engaging and selling them on the school, and teaching as directed by the General Manager/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, and 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‑solving skills
- 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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