DJ Teacher

Beat Refinery® at Bach To Rock (“B2R”) America’s Music School for students of all ages is currently seeking DJ Instructors to work as part-time employees providing private, semi-private, and group lessons for DJ, Scratching, or Music Production at the Franklin location.

DJ Teachers at Bach to Rock embrace a philosophy of well-balanced music education to inspire students to perform the music they love at local venues.

• Deliver instruction in mixing and scratching on turntables/consoles using Bach to Rock’s proprietary curriculum and specific methodology.
• Deliver instruction in music production using Bach to Rock’s proprietary curriculum and Ableton Live.
• Manage classroom time effectively to balance student needs and attention.
• Adapt to students interested in diverse styles (e.g., hip hop, pop, rock, house, oldies).
• Coach DJ students for live performances.
• Create an encouraging, fun, and focused lesson atmosphere.
• Assign homework via MyB2R.
• Monitor and assess student progress based on learned concepts using Bach to Rock curriculum.
• Discuss student progress with parents.
• Submit student report cards twice annually.
• Attend required staff meetings.
• Prepare and conduct student recitals and showcase events.
• Assess a student’s readiness to join a band or ensemble.
• Assist at school events.
• Provide administrative/logistical support, such as
  • Move, set up, and break down equipment at the school and events
  • Perform minor repair and maintenance of school equipment
  • Assist with equipment inventory
• Use paid downtime (late or no-show students) to help keep school “Tour Ready!”

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

• Must demonstrate an understanding of music concepts and be able to communicate those concepts to students.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of DJ Mixing, Scratching, or Music Production concepts and be able to communicate those concepts to students effectively.
• Must DJ or use Ableton Live and Serato 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 physically present at B2R (or Satellite location) for scheduled lessons and administrative responsibilities (Virtual lessons and remote work determined on a case-by-case basis).
• Must demonstrate advanced knowledge of music theory and technique relevant to primary instruments and band performance.
• Must possess effective time management and organizational skills, and be able to keep a group of students on task and productive during rehearsal.
• Be able to operate basic office equipment (i.e., telephones, photocopiers and computers).

• Be able to communicate and interact effectively with the public.
• Be able to work effectively with B2R staff and management.
• Be able to operate in a fast-paced work environment.

• Be able to adapt to change in the workplace.

• Pass a background check.

• Teaching certificate and/or degrees in music preferred; those who are currently enrolled in a music degree program will also be considered.
• Performance and band member experience may be substituted for degree or licensure.
• Experience working with young beginner musicians.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, and macOS and iOS.

• Must be proficient in speaking and writing in English.
• Additional language(s) are a plus!

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 and move the equipment typically associated with B2R’s day-to-day operation, e.g., speakers, consoles, amplifiers, keyboards, recording equipment, light furniture, etc.

The work environment characteristics listed here…