School of Rock is the original performance-based, interactive music school founded in 1998 in Philadelphia. With over 240 schools, and a strong internationally recognized brand, School of Rock is the largest after-school music education provider. Our mission is to help kids (and adults) 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, this includes: selecting and promoting shows/concerts well in advance with 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. Insuring that show productions are well executed.
- Market the school by keeping excellent relations with parents and students and offer new student and/or parent prospects tours; engaging and selling them on the school.
- Teach as directed by 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, 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
