Summary: We are seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Band Director to lead our K-8 school's band programs and assist the high school band program. As K8 Band Director, the selected candidate will be responsible for fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment that promotes musical excellence and student engagement. This role involves directing band performances, teaching music classes, and facilitating a positive learning environment for all students. Recruitment and retention of middle grade band students to the high school is a priority. The Assistant Director will also assist the high school band director as needed and at the direction of the high school director.
Reports to: Reports regularly to the Head Band Director and provide him/her with oral reports and/or written summaries regarding the status of curriculum, instruction, assessments, and professional development.
Salary Schedule: Paid on Certified Teaching Pay Schedule based on degree and teaching experience.
Education And/or Experience
Valid teacher’s license with appropriate endorsement(s);
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills; and
Meets health and physical qualifications.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Direct and Manage Band Performances: Plan, organize, and direct school band performances, including concerts, football games, parades, and other community events.
Curriculum Development: Develop and implement a comprehensive band curriculum that meets the educational standards and goals of the school.
Student Instruction: Teach music theory, instrumental techniques, and ensemble performance to students of varying skill levels.
Leadership Development: Cultivate leadership skills within the band by appointing and training student leaders such as section leaders and drum majors.
Budget Management: Manage the band program's budget, including fundraising efforts and allocation of funds for uniforms, instruments, travel, and other expenses.
Recruitment and Retention: Actively recruit students to participate in the band program and work to retain them throughout their high school career.
Collaboration: Collaborate with other music teachers and school staff to enhance the overall music education program.
Event Planning: Coordinate logistics for rehearsals, performances, competitions, and special events.
Community Engagement: Engage with parents, alumni, and community members to build support for the band program.
Professional Development: Stay updated on the latest music education techniques and participate in professional development opportunities.
Mental Demands
Multitasking: Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, such as planning performances, teaching classes, and coordinating events.
Emotional Resilience: Managing the diverse emotional needs of students and maintaining a positive and encouraging environment amidst the pressures of performance and competition.
Decision-Making: Making quick and effective decisions regarding music selections, student placement, performance opportunities, and disciplinary actions.
Creative Problem-Solving: Adapting teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and solving problems that arise in organizing events or managing the band’s logistics.
Leadership: Providing strong leadership to inspire and motivate students, fostering a sense of teamwork and cooperation among diverse groups. Page 2 of 4 Accounting Clerk Job Description
Attention to Detail: Noticing and correcting nuances in musical performance and ensuring that all logistical aspects of performances and rehearsals are meticulously planned.
Patience and Persistence: Teaching new musical skills and concepts requires a great deal of patience, especially when working with students of varying skill levels.
Physical Demands
Physical Stamina: Standing for long periods during rehearsals and performances, often conducting and actively engaging with the band.
Manual Dexterity: Demonstrating and assisting with musical instruments, which requires fine motor skills.
Auditory and Visual Acuity: Must be able to hear and critically assess music quality and see student actions clearly to provide accurate feedback.
Lifting and Carrying: Handling and transporting musical instruments and equipment, which may involve lifting heavy items.
Voice Use: Frequent use of the voice for teaching and directing can be demanding, requiring vocal endurance.
Travel Requirements: Traveling to performances, competitions, and events, which can involve managing transport of instruments and students.
The following functions are normal for the position. These functions are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
Temperament (Personal Traits)
Other duties may be required and assigned.
Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Adaptability to accepting responsibility for the direction, control, or planning of an activity.
Adaptability to dealing with students, faculty, administration and CO staff.
Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria.
Capacity And Ability Requirements
Specific capacities and abilities may be required of an individual in order to learn or perform adequately a task or job duty.
Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments.
Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and the ideas associated with them.
Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
Manual Dexterity: The ability to move the hands easily and manipulate small objects with the fingers.
Form Perception: To make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures.
Color Discrimination: Ability to perceive or recognize similarities or differences in colors or shades or other values of the same color.
Work Conditions
Normal working environment
General Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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