Instrumental Music Teaching Assistant Part time

Part-Time Instrumental Music Teaching Assistant

Chadwick School

Palos Verdes Peninsula, California

Chadwick School is an independent, K-12, coeducational day school dedicated to academic excellence, the development of exemplary character, and self-discovery through experience. A highly educated faculty and staff bring out the best in the talented student body through active learning, challenging academics, one-on-one mentoring, unparalleled global opportunities, nationally distinguished outdoor education and community service programs, outstanding athletic opportunities, and award-winning visual and performing arts.

The core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, fairness, and compassion are widely shared and fostered daily in classrooms, during co-curricular activities, and through the camaraderie of this close-knit community.

Located on a beautiful, 45-acre hilltop campus on the scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County, Chadwick enrolls over 800 students drawn from more than 45 Southern California communities.

Founded in 1935 by visionary educator Margaret Lee Chadwick, Chadwick is one of two schools operated by the Roessler-Chadwick Foundation. In 2010, Chadwick International School was formed in Songdo, South Korea, which expanded opportunities for students around the globe to benefit from a world-class Chadwick education.

Job Title: Instrumental Music Teaching Assistant

Division/Department: K-12 

Reports To: Director of the Performing Arts

Location: Palos Verdes, CA

Level/Grade: K-12

Type of position/FLSA: Part-Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Chadwick School seeks a talented, enthusiastic, and nurturing educator to serve as an Instrumental Music Teaching Assistant for grades 4–12.

In this role, the assistant will collaborate with the lead instrumental music teacher across rehearsals, sectional coaching, concert preparation, and student retention efforts. This is an ideal position for a skilled musician looking to gain broad independent school experience and contribute to a thriving arts program.

The ideal candidate brings strong instructional skills, high-level musicianship, and a warm, energizing presence with elementary and secondary students alike, all within a collaborative, mission-driven community.

ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Instructional Support: Assist the lead instrumental music teacher during rehearsals, sectionals, and concert preparation for grades 4–12.
• Classroom & Student Support: Assist with classroom management and address individual student needs, including tuning instruments and replacing accessories.
• Ensemble Leadership: Lead individual, sectional, and full ensemble rehearsals as needed.
• Student Retention & Engagement: Foster an inclusive, encouraging environment that inspires student participation and a love of music.
• Performances & Events: Participate in school concerts, performances, and select evening rehearsals throughout the year.
• Department Collaboration: Work alongside performing arts colleagues to build a cohesive music program across all divisions; attend relevant department and faculty meetings.
• Program Operations: Maintain instrument inventory, manage materials, and communicate promptly and professionally with families, students, and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES, AND SKILLS

• Strong musicianship and proficiency on multiple instruments are required.
• A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in music, music education, or a related field.
• Experience teaching or leading instrumental music instruction with elementary-aged children is strongly encouraged.
• A warm, patient, and engaging presence with young students is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English are required.
• Experience working within a music program is preferred.
• An interest in growing professionally and gaining experience across multiple areas of school life is preferred.
• A collaborative, flexible, and student-centered approach is preferred.

Compensation $40.00 - $60.00 hourly - based on experience and qualifications

Position Type: Part-Time (no more than 20 hours/week, Monday-Wednesday (11:00 am - 3:00 pm) and Thursday (8:00 am - 1:30 pm), with occasional evening rehearsals and concerts

Job Shift: Day

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Required to lift and carry up to a maximum of 25 lbs., in a correct manner consistent with the appropriate training provided by the School.
• Occasionally required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, touch and use tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, talk, hear, and walk during the course of employment.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and an ability to adjust focus.
• May use telephone, computer, copier, and other office equipment in the course of a day.
• Required to sit while operating word processing equipment for several hours daily, repetitive motion for typing and other keystroke needs.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  This may include warm, hot, or cold temperatures.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

CLEARANCES

 Required Assessment:  TB     Clearances:  Livescan Background check

 Note: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the position.

By submitting an Employment Application, I hereby understand and agree that consistent with its obligations under Education Code Section 44051 subd. (a)(2) and as a part of the application consideration process, Chadwick School will contact each Educational Employer and inquire about your employment history including, without limitation, whether I was the subject of any credible complaints of, substantiated investigations into, or discipline for, egregious misconduct, as defined in Education Code Section 44932, subd. (a)(1).

Salary : $40 - $60