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School of Rock Pikesville

Music Director

School of Rock Pikesville, Pikesville, Maryland, United States, 21208


Job Title: Music Director

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School of Rock is the original performance-based, interactive music school founded in 1998 in Philadelphia. With 300+ schools and a strong internationally recognized brand, School of Rock is the largest after-school music education provider. Our mission is to help kids rock their worlds.

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; 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 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 and 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.

Compensation:

$21-30/hour

Hours max out at 29 per week

When school reaches 100 students for three consecutive months, hours increase to 32 hours per week and begin to meet state requirements for partial benefits of 1 hour sick leave for every 30 hours worked.

Once school reaches 160 students for three consecutive months, job moves to 40 hours per week with accrued PTO and sick time (rate TBD).

Final step up is when school reaches 200 students for 3 consecutive months, the position becomes salaried with PTO, sick time, 401k with match (TBD), and stipend toward healthcare costs.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Schedule:

After school

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

music education: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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