Join Our Team

We’re a team of passionate musicians working hard to make a positive impact in our community through shared learning and empowerment to experience joy through music. We celebrate all types of guitar players and want our instructors to reflect that diversity.

Musicians Wanted

We value a great attitude with an eagerness to learn and are willing to train musicians who haven’t taught before or aren’t the most advanced guitarist. No matter your background or experience level in music education, we’d love to hear from you!

As our enrollment grows, we’re looking for several types of instructors:

Guitar & Music Aficionados – the performers we all know and love of every style and genre
Former Educators – parents or teachers returning to work after a pause who are passionate about education and have an interest in guitar
Hidden Gems – who have lots of private practice and could use some training
Recent University Graduates – looking for long-term teaching opportunities
Early Childhood Instructors for ages 0-8 years old
Advanced Guitar Instructors with any specialization but especially classical, jazz and rock guitar

Don’t see yourself represented in this list, but think you’d be a good fit?
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Available Instructor Positions

Private & Group Lesson Instructor

Part-Time (Ongoing)

Our instructors are the core of what makes Riverside Guitar School a personal, productive, and joyful place. We’re looking for people with a heart for teaching and a passion for guitar.

You could be a great fit if you:

Play guitar and are looking to get a start in teaching
Have a degree in music, music education, or education
Are a former classroom teacher who loves music

We have our own curriculum to help guide your teaching and you’ll teach this curriculum in a flexible way that allows for supplementing with songs or topics requested by students.

Duties include:

Learning our curriculum
Teaching private lessons and group classes at our studio
Taking attendance for your lessons and classes
Teaching classes and leading music experiences in the community with our partners

Compensation:

Negotiable hourly rate

Schedule:

We will work with you to make a part-time schedule that fits your life and works around your other commitments.

Director of Education

Part-Time with intention to grow to Full-Time

We’re looking for a Director of Education to revise and improve our curriculum, provide training and mentorship for our teachers, and serve as an advocate for students and families.

Qualifications:

Master’s or Doctorate degree in Music Education
Certification in Music Learning Theory a plus

Duties:

Oversee our curriculum and educational programs
Help to refine and revise curriculum
Write lesson plans and develop educational pathways through our curriculum
Train and mentor teachers
Serve as an advocate for students and their families
Teach / lead occasional classes, camps and workshops

Early Childhood Instructor – Infant to Age 8

Part-Time / Full-Time

We host a variety of group classes for babies and children, and are seeking instructors for our in-studio Early Childhood, Pickin’ Pals and Young Strummers classes (ages infant – 8 years old + their parent/guardian) plus teaching opportunities in area daycare and early childhood centers.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Music Education, Education, or Early Childhood Education ideal but not required
Some experience or certification with Music Learning Theory ideal but not required
Comfortability and patience in working with younger students
Interest in building positive, long-term relationships with students and their parents

Advanced Guitar Instructor

Part-Time / Full-Time

We host a variety of group classes and private lessons for all ages, and are seeking instructors for our more advanced guitar students (ages 13+).

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Music Education, Education, or Guitar Performance ideal but not required
Some experience or certification with Music Learning Theory ideal but not required
Confidence and empathy to challenge and empower advanced students at their skill level

Substitute & Limited Opportunities

Can’t commit to a regular schedule but interested in short-term or sub positions? We often have shorter-term or limited-time frame opportunities available, including:

Choral Instructor for Senior Living Community

2hrs/week starting August 25th, Ongoing

We’re looking for someone to direct a low-key, casual choir at a senior living community in Forest Hills and play music for their happy hour each Tuesday.

Duties include:

Prepare music for and direct the choir
Play music (piano, guitar or other instrument) for happy hour

Compensation: $110 / week

Schedule:

Weekly on Tuesdays from 2 – 3:45pm
2-3pm Choir practice
3-3:45pm Happy Hour Music

To Apply

Fill out our Job Application OR contact Dean at 616-617-4642 or send your resume to dean@riversideguitarschool.com if interested in this position.

Ready to apply?

Fill out our Job Application form below. Have some additional questions? Email hello@riversideguitarschool.com

Think you’d be a good fit for our team, but not seeing a listed position? Send us your information anyway with a note on why you’d like to work with us.