Position PurposeTo provide private or semi-private music instruction to students on a variety of instruments. To provide band coaching to small rock/pop ensembles for the purposes of live performance and recordings. To provide music school administrative support, as needed.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesSpecific duties and responsibilities include the following but the individual will also be expected to perform all the duties necessary which are customarily performed by a person holding this position. Other duties may be assigned.Music SpecialistTo provide instruction to music students in a private or semi private lesson format using a proprietary curriculum based on method books and specific methodology and arrangements created for Bach to Rock Music Schools.To instruct students in techniques needed to play in small groups.To direct small groups in playing, performing and recording original and cover songs.To support private student placement in pop/rock ensembles in collaboration with the School Director staff.Move, set up and break down equipment at the school and school eventsAssist B2R management with customer service and prospect phone calls when neededPerform a variety of the school maintenance functions (hang posters and frames on walls, install static clings on windows, etc.) when neededAssist with moving furniture, equipment and materialsAssist in basic repair of minor site equipment and instrumentsKnowledge and AbilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must demonstrate an understanding of music concepts and be able to communicate those concepts to studentsMust play a musical instrument. Multi-instrumentalists are strongly preferred.Must demonstrate the ability to run basic sound equipmentMust be able to receive constructive feedback on teaching techniques and apply the feedback to new teaching situations and environmentsMust be able to be physically present at B2R for scheduled lessons and administrative responsibilitiesAdvanced knowledge of music theory and technique relevant to primary instrumentsEffective time management and organizational skillsAbility to operate basic office equipment, i.e. telephones, photocopiers and computersAbility to interact effectively with the publicAbility to work effectively with B2R staff and managementAbility to work in a fast paced environmentAbility to adapt to change in the workplaceAbility to pass a background checkEducation, Work Experience and/or LicensureTeaching certificate and or degrees in music preferred; those who are currently enrolled in a music degree program will also be consideredExperience in the subject area may be substituted for degree or licensureWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office softwareLanguage SkillsMust be proficient English speaking and writing skillsAdditional language(s) are a plusPhysical DemandsThe physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his/her job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop and reach.Ability to lift and move the equipment typically associated with B2R's day-to-day operation, e.g., amplifiers, keyboards, recording equipment, light furniture, etc.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics listed here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Basic office environmentMusic studioMusic event venues in the metro area around the schoolThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. Bach to Rock reserves the right to modify this job description in its sole discretion.
