Assistant Music Director

Salary Range: $40,000.00 To $49,000.00 Annually

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!

Benefits

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

Daily Pay Available

Free Employee Assistance Program

The Assistant 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.

This role requires 25-30 hrs per week of teaching / show direction, as well as 5-10 hrs of admin & operations support (total of 35-40 hrs per week).

Responsibilities

Assist with the execution of music and education-related elements within the School that contribute to high student retention and strong community culture

Assist with and provide oversight on all aspects of programming (including Rock 101 & Rookies classes) and ensure that show productions are well executed

Help promote the school by keeping excellent relations with parents and students and engaging in pitching our programs to prospective students to ensure proper execution of trials

Support lessons and rehearsals as necessary to boost school efficiencies and overall financial success

Work with the GM & MD to open the school according to our hours of operations and potentially staying later when necessary (usually during EOS show and summer camp season)

Maintain the quality and condition of all music equipment & gear in conjunction with GM & MD.

Utilize GearSelect to order the necessary gear for school operation needs and customer resale.

Communicate and interact regularly with parents regarding student progress

Assist the GM & MD with a wide variety of tasks including, but not limited to: promoting use of the SOR Method App, ensuring lesson notes are left by instructors, tracking L/O student progress, etc.

Manage day-to-day school operations in the absence of a GM & MD

Assist in the training of new Instructors and Show Directors using the SoR methodology & approach

Maintain a presence in the local music community to promote the school and bring in new instructors

Assist in interviewing instructor & show director candidates

Skill Requirements

Successful gigging musician with formal music school training and/or 3+ years teaching experience

Experience as a Show Director with School of Rock is highly preferred

Experience effectively using the SoR Method tools (Method Books, Method App & Method Engine)

Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design

Strong organizational and administrative skills

Strong customer relations skills, good judgment is a must

Resourceful, a good problem-solver and works well under pressure

Enthusiastic, flexible, patient and has a positive demeanor

It is the policy of the School of Rock to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. School of Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

School of Rock expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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