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Middle & High School Band Director – Maternity Leave Coverage
Dates: December 22 or January 5 – April 3
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM–3:45 PM
Position Overview:
The Amherst Regional Music Department is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Band Director to provide maternity leave coverage for both middle and high school ensembles. This position includes conducting multiple grade-level bands and high school performance groups, supporting student musicians across grades 7–12, and participating in scheduled performances.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct the 7th Grade Band (2–3 times per week, 50-minute blocks).
- Direct the 8th Grade Band (2–3 times per week, 50-minute blocks).
- Direct the High School Concert Band (daily, 75-minute block).
- Direct the High School Jazz Band (daily, 75-minute block, through January 16).
- Teach the High School Steel Drum elective (daily, 75-minute block, beginning January 20; prior steel drum experience not required).
- Conduct one 7–12 Band Concert on March 25.
- Conduct one off-campus High School Chamber Concert on February 12.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Music Education or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
Massachusetts DESE teaching license in Instrumental Music (5–12) or equivalent certification preferred.
Experience teaching instrumental music at the middle and/or high school level.
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.