Description:
Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging staff to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in creating inclusive environments that put our customers first all the while fulfilling our mission.
As an Instructor, you will be responsible for teaching music lessons to students according to the Guitar Center Lessons curriculum. You will work to increase student count ensuring each student continues to grow, develop, and enjoys playing music all while nurturing our culture of integrity, inclusion, musical passion, and respect.
A few special characteristics that make our Instructors successful:
- Musical Passion: Able to motivate your students and share your passion of music through teaching.
- Student Focused: Understands your student’s needs and be able to provide an excellent student experience. Is approachable, genuine, knowledgeable, encouraging, passionate, and committed to helping students.
- Initiative: Able to identify opportunities & issues and follow through on the curriculum to capitalize or resolve them.
- Interpersonal Communication: Able to communicate through various means (written and verbal) with diverse, individuals, including internal and external stakeholders at all levels in a clear, concise, positive, and courteous manner.
- Organizational Skills: Able to utilize time, energy, and resources to manage priorities, stay on track, and achieve goals.
- Adaptable: Able to be at ease with a fast-paced environment and change direction and priorities without cause.
As our Instructor, you will:
- Teach students utilizing the Guitar Center Lessons Curriculum
- Communicate with students or parents of students on progress of each student (where applicable)
- Assist with customer service issues as needed, helping to maintain long term students by creating a great experience
- Additional duties as assigned
Requirements:
- 3+ years of work experience in Music, Education, or related field or Bachelor’s Degree
- Ability to pass Guitar Center specific training and certifications
- Skilled ability to demonstrate competency and proficiency in the area they will be teaching (Drums, Guitar, Keyboard)