Description

• Directing the 4th and 5th Grade Bands
• Teaching group lessons to 4th - 8th grade students on woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments from beginner to intermediate levels
• Supporting the Middle and High School Band classes
• Directing school concerts as well as off-campus performances
• Preparing students for NYSSMA solo and ensemble festivals
• Supporting and sponsoring activities/events outside of the typical school day, including directing after-school ensembles and possible private lesson teaching
• Being a collaborative, contributing team member of the Fine Arts Department as well as the Lower School and Upper School divisions
• Growing professionally in order to meet the changing responsibilities of the position

• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and students while maintaining confidentiality 
• Mediation skills
• Adaptable and stress tolerant
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to establish and maintain rapport with students, parents and teachers
• Committed to following through with tasks
• Highly personable
• Sense of humor

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred; Music Education degree preferred
• Experience in teaching elementary music students in a school setting
• Experience in teaching woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments
• Experience in using technology in the music classroom
• Familiarity with curriculum design
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong writing skills