Assistant Music Director (2026-27)

Position:  Assistant Music Director (2026-27)

Classification: Part-time, Exempt (9.5-month contract period)

Primary Reporting Relationship:  Fine Arts Director

Secondary Reporting Relationships:  Division Administrators

Ministry Areas:  Bay Area Christian School

Interfaces:  Students, parents, administrators, staff, and other stakeholders as appropriate

Benefits:  Part-time faculty tuition discount at BACS (K-12); Paid leave and holidays

Mission: Bay Area Christian School exists to provide quality, Kingdom education to the next generation, empowering them to make disciples of Jesus at home, in society, and through the church.

Employee Profile:  

• Acceptance of and agreement with the Bay Area Church statement of faith and standard of conduct 

• A strong, clear Christian testimony 

• A lifestyle that displays an ongoing personal relationship with God and a commitment to serve Him daily

Job Purpose: Bay Area Christian School seeks a collaborative, flexible, and student-centered Assistant Music Director to support our Choir and Orchestra programs. This position is ideal for a well-rounded musician and educator who enjoys working with students in a variety of musical settings and is eager to support a thriving Fine Arts department within a Christian educational environment. The Assistant Music Director will work closely with the Choir and Orchestra Directors to provide instructional support, organizational assistance, and performance preparation across multiple grade levels. 

Major Responsibilities:

Instructional Support

• Assist with 7th-12th grade Choir and Orchestra classes as needed

• Provide small-group instruction (sectionals) for vocal and instrumental students

• Work with individual students for skill development, rehearsal support, or enrichment as needed

• Support 5th and 6th-grade general music classes

• Assist students in preparing solo and ensemble repertoire

• Help plan and support lessons under the direction of lead instructors

• Participate in parent conferences when appropriate

Classroom & Program Support

• Assist with maintaining classroom records, including assignments and grades in RenWeb

• Communicate professionally with parents and administration via email

• Assist with organizing, cataloging, and maintaining the music library and instructional materials

Auditions & Student Assessment

• Assist with scheduling and organizing vocal and instrumental audition or review days

• Support assessment of new and returning students

• Help guide students in repertoire selection and preparation

Performances & Events

• Assist with preparation for concerts, chapel performances, and seasonal programs

• Support student preparation for Concert Contests and Solo/Ensemble events

• Attend and assist at performances, competitions, and off-campus events as needed

Special Events & Program Activities

• Assist with the coordination of concerts, special events, and end-of-year trips

• Provide logistical and on-site support for Fine Arts activities

Desired Skills & Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Degree in Music, Music Education, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

• General music background with experience in vocal and/or instrumental music

• Ability to read music and support ensemble instruction

• Ability to support student learning across a variety of musical settings

• Basic piano skills sufficient to play parts, lead warm-ups, or assist in rehearsals

• Experience with teaching string instruments (lower strings preferred)

• Comfortable teaching or assisting with elementary and middle school general music classes

• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills

• A positive, flexible, and teachable attitude

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and students 

• Alignment with the mission and values of a Christian educational environment

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust

• Ability to complete assigned tasks without direct supervision

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions

• Ability to work with people beyond giving and receiving instructions; must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations

• Ability to listen and respond to counsel

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of office equipment, including computers, copiers, phones, etc. 

• Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; 10 pounds of force frequently; and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; perform repetitive motion, such as grasping, picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise utilizing finger dexterity

• Must be able to regularly remain stationary and move around the classroom, lecturing and monitoring students

• Must be able to regularly remain stationary at the computer, requiring repetitive finger movements and manual dexterity

• Must possess the ability to observe details at close range required for viewing a computer monitor, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and reading

• Must possess the ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; possess the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make discriminations in sound

• Must possess the ability to express ideas using the spoken word to convey instructions to students, parents, and other stakeholders accurately, loudly, and/or quickly

• Activities occur inside and outside, and the worker is subject to both environmental conditions

Bay Area Church’s Vision:  To saturate the 4B area with the gospel by restoring people, families, and churches. 

The 4B Area refers to the geographic area of Southeast Houston from the Beltway to the Beach and the Bay to Brazoria County.
 

Our DNA:  Kingdom. Disciple. Society. Church. (K.D.S.C.)
These are the foundational building blocks that help direct the vision of Bay Area Church and Christian School.

• KINGDOM

  • The Kingdom of God submits to the rule and reign of Jesus Christ. Wherever the will of God is being done, the Kingdom is manifested. We are to "seek first the Kingdom of God" so that His will might be done "on earth as it is in Heaven." In order to pursue God's Kingdom, you must first FOLLOW JESUS.

• DISCIPLE

  • A disciple is a follower of Jesus who hears and obeys what He has taught and as the Holy Spirit leads. Each disciple is a "citizen" of God’s Kingdom. We help equip disciples by encouraging everyone to CONNECT TO COMMUNITY.

• SOCIETY

  • Society consists of various domains where people live and work. Our primary place of service is the domain in which God has placed us every day. Disciples, then, serve as ambassadors for God’s Kingdom to the world so that others may come to know Him. We provide training and opportunities so you can ENGAGE YOUR WORLD.

• CHURCH

  • The Church is God’s people, a spiritual family. We are His agent of transformation in the world and the display case for His greatness. Jesus said, "... I will build my Church," and He does this by drawing people to Himself who are far from God. Church is the result of kingdom-minded disciples engaging society.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.