Bach To Rock (“B2R”) America’s Music School for students of all ages is currently seeking Early Childhood Music Teachers to work as part-time employees providing music and performance lessons to students at the Nashville West location.

Teachers at Bach to Rock use B2R curriculum to provide students of all ages an inspiring and well-balanced music education.  By teaching theory and technique using music that students know and love, B2R teachers develop musicians who enjoy performing, recording in our studio, and even composing original music!

Position Purpose

Provide basic music instruction to students in Early Childhood classes. Classes are 45-60 minutes and serve 3-8 students

These classes are:

• Rock ‘n Roll (Ages 0-3, with student’s caregiver present)
• Rock City (Ages 3-5)
• Kids ‘n Keys (Ages 5-7)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Specific Early Childhood Music Teacher duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Learn, understand, and execute the Bach to Rock Early Childhood curriculum as designed.
• Prepare for and deliver instruction using the Bach to Rock detailed lesson plans and activities.
• Create a warm and welcoming class environment in which young children can feel cared for and safe.
• Use the recommendations in the B2R curriculum to encourage and educate caregivers that attend class with their children.

Knowledge and Abilities 

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 basic music concepts and be able to communicate those concepts in a developmentally appropriate and age-appropriate manner with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. 
• Must play a musical instrument – piano, keys, or guitar are preferred.

• Must be able to sing in tune and a cappella (unaccompanied).
• Must demonstrate the ability to run sound equipment.
• 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.

·      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.

Education, Work Experience and/or Licensure

• Certificate and/or degrees in one or more of the following:
  • Elementary Education
  • Music Education
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Music Therapy
• Those who are currently enrolled in a degree program in one of the listed majors may also be considered.

• Years of experience in subject areas may be substituted for degree or licensure.

Language Skills

• Must be proficient in speaking and writing in English.

•  Additional language(s) are a plus!

Physical Demands

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.

• Must be able to sit on the floor, get up from the floor, and easily move on the floor without assistance, including crawling on hands and knees.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop and reach, dance, and demonstrate simple yoga poses.
• Ability to lift and move the equipment typically associated with B2R’s day-to-day operation, e.g., amplifiers, keyboards, recording equipment, light furniture, etc.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics listed here are representative of those 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, band lesson rooms, and performance space
• Music event venues in the metro area around the school

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills. Bach to Rock reserves the right to modify this job description at its sole discretion.

Bach to Rock offers the opportunity to work a flexible part time schedule in a fun environment with other like-minded musicians. We handle the marketing, scheduling, booking, billing and other business aspects of the lessons & group classes so that you can focus on teaching.

This Bach to Rock is locally owned and operated by Peacock Family LLC, an Equal Opportunity Employer.