Music Instructor - 2026 Summer Camp Assistant Director

Job Description

Job Description

School of Rock is a growing, passionate community dedicated to enriching lives through performance-based music education. With over 350 schools, and a strong internationally recognized brand, School of Rock is the largest after-school music education provider in the world. We put on shows to teach music!

Our Music Instructors enjoy a flexible schedule and have access to other benefits including:

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Free Employee Assistance Program

• Instruments/Gear Discounts

• Growth Opportunities

• Daily Pay Available

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Summer Camp Assistant Director

School of Rock is the original performance-based, interactive music school founded in 1998 in Philadelphia. With over 300 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.

Our Summer Camp Assistant 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.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Assistant Camp Director is responsible for planning, preparing, and execution of each summer camp. This position will have assistants that will support the camp director with these tasks. The goal is to deliver a fun, educational experience for all the campers. Here are a few key responsibilities of a Camp Director:

• Plan, facilitate and execute the daily activities of the camp and manage the progression of each student. This includes overseeing and also running a rehearsal room and providing individual instruction when needed.

• Keep daily progress reports for students

• Execute the camp theme of the week by managing the students both on and off the stage.

• Create an inclusive environment and manage student behavior. Directors should immediately report any major issues to school management.

• Help get new students excited about joining a core program at School of Rock.

Skill Requirements:

• 2 + years experience teaching and/or working in a camp setting.

• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design

• Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of customers and other people

• Strong organizational skills

• Very strong customer relations skills

• Resourceful and good problem-solver

• Works well with others

• Ideal candidate is a working musician (actively gigging, recording, or playing in a band)

• College level music training/education helpful

• Enthusiastic, flexible, patient, and positive demeanor

• Good judgment a must

• Availability to work summer camps for the full week (Monday-Friday 8:45am-3:15pm). Camps are held the week of June 3rd- the week of August 5th. (10 camps total over 10 weeks; can be flexible to miss 1 or 2 weeks).

Current 2026 Camp Themes and Schedule:

Rock 101

June 8th - June 12th

90’s Rock

June 15th - June 19th

Rock 101

June 22nd - June 26th

Rookies Camps - 2 days each

June 29th-July 1st/July 1st - July 3rd

Songwriting/Recording

July 6th - July 10th

Rock 101

July 13th - 17th

Green Day

July 20th - July 24th

Rock 101

July 27th - July 31st

21st Century Rock

August 3rd - August 7th

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.

Customer Connection:

• Communicate regularly with parents on progress of students after lessons

• Interact with parents and students regularly by being visible and accessible in the school

• Pitch in during canceled lessons in the overall execution of the program

• Assist in rehearsals and basic maintenance in school

• Adheres to the SOR Code of Conduct, safety policies, including the Monitoring and Supervision policy.

Skill Requirements:

• 4 + years’ experience teaching and/or performing music professionally

• Knowledge of music theory and curriculum design

• Excellent ability to deal well with a wide range of customers and other people

• 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 a must

• Passion for teaching

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.