HS Band Co-Director

Job Title:  Band Co-Director  (5th Grade – 12th Grade)

Employment Type: Full Time, 10 months, Benefits Eligible

Start Date: August 2027

Paideia is an independent, progressive  pre-K through 12 college-preparatory school in the Emory University area of Atlanta. The high school enrolls approximately 465 students. The curriculum consists of extensive offerings in English, social sciences, mathematics, foreign languages, natural and physical sciences, art, and music. Class size averages 15 students. Students at every level of the school engage music instruction. Music is an area of strength at Paideia; the school’s music program is led by a team of musician teachers.

Job Description

This full-time position includes collaboratively leading the instrumental music program across divisions of the school. The orchestral program (strings) and choral music are the other sections of this robust music program. 

The band teacher team teaches and coordinates performance groups in high school, junior high, and elementary; provides individual and group instruction for brass instruments, woodwinds, as well as percussion; maintains the band library; organizes and attends after school, evening, and weekend performances/rehearsals. 

Specifically, this position takes a lead role in Jazz Band ( in collaboration with the co-teacher) and a supporting role in the Concert Band ( in collaboration with co-teacher). The lead role in Jazz Band requires preparing, selecting and/or arranging music.

Other job requirements include; weekly faculty meetings, carpool duty, chaperoning field trips, collaborating with their department, and participating as a full member of the school community. 

Job Requirements

We are looking for a dynamic educator to join our student-centered learning community. The position requires flexibility and confidence to design and teach music curricula to widely talented students in our inclusive community. Issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion are explored in every aspect of this school community and faculty members must be willing to lead in this area.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in music. While a masters level degree is appreciated, it is not required. At least 3-5 years of teaching experience is preferred. A background in arranging and transcribing music is helpful and experience in music notation programs is strongly recommended.

Application Notes:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. A benefits package is offered for benefits-eligible positions. The Paideia School is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references via our online application.

For more information about Paideia or to apply for this position, please see the school’s web site at www.paideiaschool.org.