--- title: DJ Music Teacher at Guitar Center in Highland Park, IL description: Guitar Center is hiring for the DJ Music Teacher role in Highland Park, IL. Pays $15–$17.05 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/dj-music-teacher-at-guitar-center-01a18f5b-9a30-7215-a81a-223d34589aa2 date: 2026-10-31T01:15:17Z og_description: Join Guitar Center as DJ Music Teacher in Highland Park, IL. Pays $15–$17.05 per hour. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/aqtnic.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Guitar Center](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/guitar-center?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Highland Park, IL | | **Salary** | $15/hr - $17.05/hr | | **Posted** | Oct 30, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Guitar Center sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 8 H-1B petitions (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Guitar Center. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $33,000 – $39,000 a year (median $34,000). ## Description ***Pay Rate:*** *$15.00/hr - $17.05/hr Non-Teaching Rate and up to $23.60/hr Total Teaching Rate depending on background and experience.* *The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.* With over 300 stores across the nation, Guitar Center embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our Customers and employees to find their own unique sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. **Why Guitar Center?** - **You should love where you work.** That means competitive pay, health coverage, and a 401(k). It means a culture of inclusivity and belonging. But there’s more… - **If you booked that big tour, we've got you covered - take advantage of our Gig Leave program.** And let's not forget the discounts you will receive anytime you purchase gear as an associate. - **We’ll put money toward your continued education** and ensure you have mental health access and support. - **You’ll enjoy a few perks.** Including free gifts and travel discounts. - **We believe that our benefits should be inclusive.** You will have access to fertility support and specific offerings for our Trans community. As a Music Teacher, you will be responsible for teaching music lessons to students according to the Guitar Center Lessons curriculum. You will work to increase student count ensuring each student continues to grow, develop, and enjoys playing music all while nurturing our culture of integrity, inclusion, musical passion, and respect. **If you...** embody a Customer First mindset and want to provide an excellent Customer experience, this is the place for you! **Interested in teaching music?** If you do not meet every requirement listed in this job description and are still interested, please apply anyway! We are focused on building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce and we’d like to speak to you! **As a Music Teacher, you will impact:** **Store Culture & Excellence:** - Partner with store Lessons Lead to schedule and retain student headcount based off the needs of the community - Teach students utilizing the Guitar Center Lessons Curriculum - Assist with Customer service as needed, helping to build and maintain long term students by creating a great experience - Additional duties as assigned **Student & Parent Partnership:** - Partner with all students and families through frequent communication, building trusting relationships, and embracing the knowledge parents have as their child's Music Teacher - Communicate with students and/or parents of students on progress of each student - Share students and/or parents’ goals and progress frequently ## Skills - Teaching - Headcount Planning - Guitars - Communication - Customer Service ## Benefits - Parental Leave - 401(k) Plans - Health Insurance ## Related - [More jobs at Guitar Center](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/guitar-center?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Education & Training jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Teaching Support & Enrichment jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/teaching-support-and-enrichment?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Music Teacher jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/teaching-support-and-enrichment/music-teacher?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/retail-and-wholesale/retail?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 248976 jobs - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 112319 jobs - [Guitar Center](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/guitar-center?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1712 jobs ## Related pages - [Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/retail-and-wholesale/retail?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 248976 jobs - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 112319 jobs - [Guitar Center](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/guitar-center?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1712 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)