Little Wings / Rookies Instructor (Early Education Music Teacher)

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts

Little Wings / Rookies Instructor (Early Education Music Teacher) School of Rock – Summer Creek | Houston, TX
Reports to: Music Director

School of Rock Summer Creek is hiring an energetic, creative, and nurturing Little Wings & Rookies Music Instructor to introduce young children to the joy of music through singing, movement, rhythm, instruments, games, and play.

This role is ideal for someone who loves working with young children and can create a fun, structured, engaging, and developmentally appropriate music experience.

The Role You will help young students develop:

• Rhythm, beat, tempo, and musical awareness
• Singing and vocal confidence
• Movement and coordination
• Listening and following directions
• Basic musical concepts and instrument exploration
• Creativity and self-expression
• Confidence, participation, and social skills
• Early performance and stage-readiness skills

This is not a traditional preschool classroom and it's not simply a music lesson . We expect engaging, intentional instruction that helps children build both a love of music and the confidence to participate.

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver fun, structured, age-appropriate music classes
• Prepare engaging lesson plans using songs, movement, rhythm games, instruments, and creative activities
• Maintain a positive, safe, and well-managed classroom
• Adapt activities to different ages, personalities, and developmental levels
• Encourage participation and build confidence through positive reinforcement
• Communicate professionally with parents and staff
• Track and communicate student progress consistently
• Collaborate with the Music Director and other instructors
• Prepare students for age-appropriate performances and School of Rock events

Non-Negotiables

• On time = early (15 minutes before first lesson)
• Same-day lesson notes, every class
• Prepared, intentional lesson plans
• Professional, proactive communication with parents and staff
• Maintain a positive, structured, and engaging classroom environment
• Be patient, energetic, and fully engaged with students

What Success Looks Like Top instructors:

• Have students excited to come back each week
• Create classrooms that are fun but structured
• Keep young students actively engaged and participating
• Build confidence in shy or hesitant students
• Establish strong relationships with families
• Demonstrate clear student growth
• Successfully manage different personalities, energy levels, and attention spans
• Help students become excited about music and performing

Qualifications (Minimum Bar)

• 2+ years working with young children in education, childcare, camps, enrichment, or similar settings
• Strong musical ability and comfort singing and/or playing an instrument
• Ability to create age-appropriate musical activities
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• High level of patience, energy, creativity, and enthusiasm
• High level of reliability and professionalism

Preferred:

• Education in Early Childhood Education, Music Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or related field
• Experience teaching music to young children
• Preschool, Pre-K, kindergarten, daycare, or children's program experience
• Multi-instrument ability
• Experience performing live

Not a Fit If You:

• Struggle with punctuality or consistency
• Expect young children to sit quietly for an entire class
• Struggle with classroom management or behavior redirection
• “Wing” lessons without preparation
• Rely exclusively on lecture or worksheet-based teaching
• Become frustrated by repetition, movement, or short attention spans
• Are uncomfortable singing, moving, or being actively involved
• Struggle to adapt to different developmental levels
• Treat teaching as a casual side gig

Why This Role Stands Out

• Performance-based music education from an early age
• Combine music, education, creativity, movement, and play
• Work alongside professional musicians and educators
• Help children build confidence through real musical experiences
• Create the foundation for a child's long-term love of music

Compensation & Performance Bonus
This is a performance-driven role with clear expectations and upside .

You’ll participate in our Grow Together Bonus Program , designed to reward consistency, professionalism, and contribution to student growth and enrollment .

You’ll have the opportunity to earn additional income through:

• New student enrollments
• Program and camp sign-ups
• Referrals and gear sales

Bonuses are tied to doing the right things consistently including staying organized, supporting student engagement, and following up with leads and helping families enroll .

Top performers consistently earn additional monthly income through this program.  Full details are reviewed during the interview process.

Hiring Process Instructor candidates complete a short audition process:

1. Interview with school leadership
2. Teaching demonstration or mock class
3. Musicianship check on primary instrument
4. Team fit conversation

Our Mission We help students shine, connect, belong, and grow through performance-based music education.

For our youngest students, that starts with helping them discover that music is fun .

About School of Rock Founded in 1998, School of Rock is the world’s leader in performance-based music education, teaching over 80,000 students around the globe. Our mission is simple: to enrich lives through music and build the world’s most passionate community of performers and musicians.

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.