Job Title: Music Director for School of Rock Williamsburg Reports To: General Manager/Franchise Owner Summary: School of Rock is the original performance-based, interactive music school founded in 1998 in Philadelphia. It is a rapidly growing franchise with over 250 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. This is a great opportunity to get involved in a growing school with an exciting organization that has a major impact on people’s lives and their communities. 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. The MD will lead the team of instructors, teach students and classes as needed, perform related administrative tasks and report to the General Manager and Franchise Owner. This position requires around 35 hours a week. School of Rock is a growing franchise and this is a great opportunity to get involved with an exciting organization that has a major impact on people’s lives and their communities. Roles and Responsibilities (include but not limited to): • 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 the 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. Ensuring that show productions are well executed. • Market the school by keeping excellent relations with parents and students and offering new student and/or parent prospects tours; engaging and selling them on the school. • Teach as directed by the General Manager to boost school profitability and operations. • Assist in managing the school, including working with the General Manager to open school punctually according to hours of business, staying later when necessary and assist with closing. • Assist in lead/customer management and front desk as needed. • Play a key role in planning the seasonal music schedules. • Collect hours worked by instructors to be used for payroll. • Communicate regularly with the General Manager regarding recommendations of improvements, any issues, staff updates as well as any need to know items to ensure smooth running of the music programs. • 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. • Adheres to the SOR Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy. • Ensures that instructors are using the SongFirst methodology and Method Tools, such as the Method App and Method Books. • Works with the General Manager and staff to select seasonal shows and facilitates show placement. • Prepares staff to motivate students to sign up for shows that offer the best educational opportunities. • Ensures and monitors lesson notes are provided by instructors. • Ensures instructors make constructive use of their downtime/student cancellation time, as needed. • Maintains gear and ensures rooms are properly equipped and maintained. • Provides training and support for new hires and supplemental training for existing staff. • Closely monitors the progress and graduation of Rock 101 students. • Oversees all programs from Little Wing to the Adult Program. • Works with the GM and staff to target lessons only students for conversion. • Leverages contacts for bookings and staff referrals • Plays a key role in the hiring process for instructors, e.g. reviewing resumes, setting up interviews and conducting interviews. Skill Requirements: • 3+ years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally • Proficiency in multiple instruments is a plus • Strong Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design • Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of customers and other people • Strong organizational skills • Good knowledge of Google Docs • Very strong customer relations skills • Resourceful and good problem-solver • Works well under pressure • Strong leadership skills, proactive and ability to motivate instructors and students • Ideal candidate is a working musician who also has formal music school training • Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor • Great judgment a must • 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 is a must It is the policy of the School of Rock to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. School of Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. School of Rock expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of School of Rock's employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $50,000.00 per year Schedule: • Monday to Friday • Weekends as needed Application Question(s): • Where are you commuting from/mode of transport and how long is your commute to the school at 294 Graham Ave, Brooklyn 11211? • Have you worked in a music school, other than School of rock, if so, where, what type of job and how long? • Have you worked at another School of Rock? If so, which one and what role? • What instrument(s) do you play and level of teaching proficiency (beginner, intermediate, advanced) in each, ages taught? • What is your level of music theory (beginner, intermediate, advanced)? • Do you have a degree in music/formal education or other? • How many years of management experience do you have and what type? • Do you have experience in Zendesk/Pike13 or equivalent software to manage leads and scheduling? • What's your experience with marketing/social media, if any? • Please provide any videos/recordings of your work/performances, if possible. • Are you fully vaccinated? Education: • Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: • Teaching: 3 years (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Brooklyn, NY 11211: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
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