Band Director Status: Open

Band Director

Position Summary

Plymouth Christian Academy is seeking a full-time Band Director to lead and develop
instrumental music instruction for students in grades 5–12. The Band Director is
responsible for cultivating students’ musical abilities while fostering spiritual, emotional,
social, and academic growth within a Christ-centered environment.

This individual will encourage students to develop musical excellence, teamwork,
confidence, discipline, and an appreciation for the arts through rehearsals, performances,
and classroom instruction. The Band Director will also collaborate with administration and
faculty to support school events, ceremonies, and productions that enhance the overall
student experience.

Personal Qualifications

The qualified individual is expected to demonstrate patience, humility, integrity, kindness,
and professionalism while performing daily responsibilities.

In faithful Christian living, the Band Director is expected to:

1. Be committed to a consistent, daily walk with Jesus Christ.

2. Believe that the Bible is God’s Word and the standard for faith and daily living.

3. Model biblical principles in attitude, speech, and actions toward others (Luke 6:40).

4. Be actively involved and faithful to a local church whose Statement of Faith aligns
with the school’s Statement of Faith.

5. Demonstrate by example the importance of Scripture study, prayer, witnessing, and
unity within the Body of Christ.

6. Support and uphold the school’s Statement of Faith and Christian philosophy of
education.

7. Demonstrate spiritual maturity and personal leadership qualities that nurture and
encourage students.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teacher Certification in Instrumental Music Education preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or related field preferred

• Experience directing band programs and student performances preferred

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, parents, staff, and

• Ability to organize rehearsals, performances, and student participation effectively

• Passion for developing students musically, spiritually, and personally

• Ability to foster a positive, disciplined, and engaging learning environment

Key Responsibilities

The Band Director will:

• Teach instrumental music to students in grades 5–12

• Recruit, encourage, and maintain student participation in band programs and

• Plan, rehearse, and direct musical performances for the school and community,

• Develop engaging lessons and rehearsals that build musical skill, confidence,

• Collaborate with administration to provide music for school productions, chapels,

• Coordinate and schedule rehearsals, concerts, and performances in cooperation

• Supervise students participating in all band-related activities and events

• Maintain communication with parents regarding performances, expectations,

• Support and uphold school expectations, policies, and student conduct standards

• Foster a Christ-centered classroom environment that reflects the mission and

Work Environment & Expectations

The Band Director is expected to contribute positively to the overall culture and mission of
the school while working collaboratively with faculty, staff, parents, and administration.
This position requires flexibility for concerts, performances, rehearsals, and occasional
evening events.

Specific Responsibilities

• Elementary Band – 5th and 6th grade
• Concert Band – 7th and 8th grade
• Symphonic Band – High School
• Jazz Band – High School
• Music Theory Elective – Has traditionally been offered every other year to meet class

Spring Musical. The orchestra is comprised of local professionals and qualified
students.

• SOAR/Spiritual Life Groups – The Band Director may be called upon to supervise a

Background Check Requirement

School policy requires that each successful applicant be free of serious legal infractions,
as determined through a criminal background check conducted through local, state, and
federal law enforcement agencies.