Assistant Music Director Job at School of Rock in Austin

School Assistant Music Director

School of Rock is the original performance-based, interactive music school founded in 1998 in Philadelphia. With over 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 full time Assistant Music Director embodies rock & 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 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).

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the execution of music and education-related elements within the School

• Assist with all aspects show direction (including Rock 101 & Rookies classes) and ensuring 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