What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guitar Instructor, Multi-Instrumentalist Instructor, Rockford, IL position at Avant-Garde Music LLC?
About us
Avant-Garde Music LLC specialized in providing High Quality Private in Home Music Lessons in the Chicagoland area. Our lesson programs are designed to meet each student’s unique goals, interests, and learning style. Striking a perfect balance between traditional and modern. All of our students learn how to read music as well as how to use the proper technique with their chosen instrument. We also value a fun and creative approach to music study and make sure to ask “what song do you want to learn?” Our lesson programs include exposure to a wide variety of musical styles, from pop, to rock, to classical, and everything in-between.
Position
Avant-Garde Music is currently seeking Guitar Instructors to teach Guitar. Any additional instruments are a major plus, especially piano. This position requires the teacher to have a vehicle, be able to navigate between lessons and teach in the homes of the students for their weekly lesson. Hours are in the afternoon-evening, 3:00pm-8:00pm and it is up to the teacher how many/what days they are willing to work and what time slot they can work on each day. Teacher must be able to perform at least 3 lessons a day on the days chosen, preferable 4. There will be Bi-Annual Recitals in the summer and winter for students.
Qualifications and Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in Music theory, Composition, Performance or related field.
Teacher should be proficient in:
- Music notation reading
- Ear training
- Theory understanding
- Song study
- Improvisation and Composition
- Confidence and Performance Preparation
- Audition Preparation
- Music History
- Exposure to a broad range of musical genres
Note: Candidates without a degree will be considered if they can prove they have proficiency and experience in the field/instrument of which they wish to teach.
Teachers will need a vehicle that is insured, have a tax ID and pass a background check.
Compensation
This job is a part-time independent contractor job or 1099. Time is not paid that is not worked.
Payment rates for lesson are as follows.
- 30 minute lesson: $31
- 45 minute lesson: $43
- 60 minute lesson: $56
First lessons for all students are half off of Avant-Garde Music's Rate, not the teacher's, which goes fully to the Teacher.
Calendar and Policy
There will be no lessons and no pay the following holidays unless agreed upon by both the teacher and student:
- Easter Sunday (only the Sunday)
- July 4th
- Labor Day (the Sunday and Monday)
- Halloween
- Thanksgiving Day
- Winter Break: December 20th to January 2nd
- MLK Day
There will be no pay for the following missed lessons
- Lessons cancelled by the teacher
- Lessons cancelled by the student WITH A MINIMUM TWO-WEEK NOTICE
- Student SICK DAYS, 4 per calendar year( Only if the teacher is given advance notice before leaving for that day's lessons.)
Website Link
Avant-GardeMusic.com
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $56.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- After school
- Choose your own hours
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a degree in music or are working towards one?
- Do you live within 20 minutes of Rockford, IL?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Rockford, IL (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $56