Instructor - Music jobs in Kansas

Music House, Johnson County's fastest-growing music school, is looking for a full-time Program Manager & Instructor.

Music House is not just a place to work. We’re a community of students, their families, and a team of over 25 teachers & 10 administrators. Imagine a bustling environment where growth, collaboration, and change for the better are constant. Once you walk through our doors, the energy is palpable. With three locations and over 800 weekly students, this fast-paced, community-centric approach has served us well. Are you a people person with empathic superpowers? Do you love the feel of being part of something bigger than yourself? If your answers are “yes!” and if you're looking for an idealistic environment full of camaraderie and constant change, then we'd like to talk with you.

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Schedule:

30 hours per week consisting of two teaching days and three management days. Monday - Thursday hours: 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm on management days or 4:00 - 9:00 pm on teaching days. Friday hours: 1:00 - 7:00 pm on management days or 3:00 - 7:00 pm on teaching days.Occasional Saturday shifts.

Responsibilities:

Teaching

• Teach private lessons in a way that builds on the strengths and interests of the student.
• Lead group classes through the Music House curriculum.
• Communicate and interact with parents, fellow teaching faculty, and administrative staff.
• Track student attendance and maintain detailed teaching notes.
• Sign students up for and prepare them for group and individual performances.
• Create and/or follow lesson plans and teaching guides.

Client interactions

• Socialize with our students and parents.
• Greet new students, give tours, and contribute everything you can to making everyone feel seen and appreciated.
• Facilitate delicate client interactions
• Give Booster Lessons and helping with auditions

Teacher Support

• Check-in with teachers. Make sure teachers and subs are on time and have what they need for a great teaching day.
• Fill in for last-minute subbing situations as needed

Community Outreach & Sales

• Connect the outside world with our community by helping them truly understand our vision.
• Help new potential students and families discover that Music House is far and away their best option for deepening their connection to the world of music.
• Work with the Director of Outreach to continually improve our enrollment rate.

Supplies, Equipment, and Maintenance

• Manage, direct, and maintain records on the equipment necessary to carry out the daily school routine.
• Ensure the interior and exterior of the school is maintained to company standards.
• Be willing to roll up your sleeves and do the task at hand when necessary.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Enjoys handling a wide range of needs between students and teachers
• Organized and able to set priorities as needed
• Confidence in problem-solving abilities while knowing when to consult a Director
• Able to handle conflict management while adhering to Music House policies
• Desire for a career that results in continued personal growth
• Enthusiasm for change. We’re a young business with an entrepreneurial spirit, so be prepared for an environment defined by evolution and growth.
• Able to work efficiently with technology and workplace content management systems such as Asana
• Comfortable lifting up to 40 lbs

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Musical training in the form of either a college degree or substantial professional experience.
• Previous teaching experience.
• At least 2 years prior stable work experience in a management position - REQUIRED.
• Sales/retail experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills (writing, speaking and listening).
• Computer literacy is a must.
• Experience with Google Apps (drive/docs, gmail, chrome), Microsoft Office suite, and Mac operating system a plus.

Compensation:

• First 6 months: $35,000 per year
• After 6 months: $37,000 - $43,000 per year based on performance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person