Chaminade College Preparatory seeks a dynamic, innovative, and engaging Instrumental Music Instructor/Band Director to lead the instrumental music portion of the Fine Arts Department at our high school campus in West Hills, California. The Band Director is an integral partner in furthering Chaminade's mission to inspire students to "love, learn, and lead" through our Catholic and Marianist traditions of a living faith, academic excellence, and moral responsibility.

The Band Director is responsible for classroom instrumental music instruction and for all instrumental performing groups including multiple bands, ensembles, Drum Line, Color Guard and various small ensembles. Successful candidates will have experience running programs with more than 100 students, parent organizations, student program travel coordination, and significant fiscal responsibilities.

At Chaminade our faculty enjoy being part of a team that is setting the standard in Catholic education. We are a 1:1 tablet school and faculty must be comfortable integrating technology into the classroom to enhance student learning.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related discipline is required. A master's degree and/or teaching credential in the subject discipline is preferred. Prior high school teaching experience in a Catholic educational setting is strongly preferred.

Deadline for Submission of Applications

Applications are being accepted immediately for Fall 2024. This position is open until filled.

Application Process:

Chaminade has implemented a 100% online application system. Interested applicants can apply online through our employment webpage at: www.chaminade.org/employment.

Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter.

An applicant who needs help or needs an accommodation in order to apply for any position should contact the human resources office at (818) 366-9284.

About Chaminade

Chaminade is an independent co-educational Catholic school serving students in grades 6-12 at our two beautiful campuses located in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. One of the best things about Chaminade is our strong sense of family. We work together, play together, and pray together. We are a family, a community committed to the success and well-being of each and every student.

Our Mission:

We inspire young people to love, learn, and lead through our Catholic and Marianist traditions of a living faith, academic excellence, and moral responsibility.

Our Vision:

Chaminade College Preparatory graduates are prepared, inspired, and equipped to:

• Share God's love by caring for others and seeking justice and peace.
• Learn, adapt, and grow with the world around them.
• Become servant leaders and positive contributors to society.

The Characteristics of Marianist Education

Chaminade's mission and culture are deeply rooted in the five Characteristics of Marianist Education which are: Educate for Formation in Faith; Provide an Integral Quality Education; Educate in Family Spirit; Educate for Service, Justice, and Peace; and Educate for Adaptation and Change.

For more information about Chaminade, visit our website at: www.chaminade.org

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chaminade College Preparatory is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or genetic information, or other basis protected by law for employment in a Catholic school. Applicants who need an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment and hiring process should contact the human resources department in order to discuss reasonable accommodation.