DJ School Instructor at Bach to Rock - Leawood Leawood, KS

Bach To Rock ("B2R") America’s Music School for students of all ages is seeking a DJ and Music Program Teacher to work as a part-time employee providing music and performance lessons to students.

Want to work in a brand new, state-of-the-art 2600-square-foot music studio? Music Teachers at Bach to Rock use the curriculum to provide students of all ages with an inspiring and well-balanced music education. By teaching theory and technique using music that students know and love (with copyright royalties paid for by B2R), teachers develop musicians who enjoy performing in bands, recording in our studio, and even composing original music!

Specific duties and responsibilities include the following, but the individual will also be expected to perform all the duties necessary which are customarily performed by a person holding this position. Other duties may be assigned.

• practice room access, recording studio access, flexible schedule (admin team handles all scheduling and billing)

• Deliver instruction in mixing and scratching on turntables using Bach to Rock’s proprietary curriculum and specific methodology
  
  Adapt to DJ interested in diverse styles (eg: hip hop, pop, rock, house, oldies etc.)Coach DJ students for live performance.
  
  Provide administrative support, as needed.
  
  Manage classroom time effectively to balance student needs and attention

• Move, set up, and break down equipment at the school and events
  
  Assist with moving furniture, equipment and materials
  
  Perform basic repair of minor school equipment
  
  Assist with equipment inventory

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must demonstrate an understanding of DJ Mixing and Scratching concepts and be able to communicate those concepts to students effectively
  
  Must DJ or use Ableton Live at a professional level of competence
  
  Must be able to receive constructive feedback on teaching techniques and apply the feedback to new teaching situations, and environments
  
  Must be able to be physically present at B2R for scheduled lessons
  
  Ability to interact effectively with the public
  
  Effective time management and organizational skills
  
  Ability to work effectively with staff and management
  
  Adaptable to changes in the workplace
  
  Ability to pass a background check

• Teaching experience and or degree in music is preferred; those who are currently enrolled in a music degree program will also be considered
  
  Experience in the subject area and or professional musical performance may be substituted for degree or licensure

• * Must be proficient in English speaking and writing skills

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his/her job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop and reach
  
  Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

The work environment characteristics listed here are representative of the work environment an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Basic office environment
  
  Music studio
  
  Music lesson rooms
  
  Various music event venues throughout the metro area surrounding the school

Bach to Rock reserves the right to modify this job description in its sole discretion.

This Bach to Rock is locally owned and operated by Bachin’ The Suburbs, Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer.