Advisor - Jazz Band (BMS)

Young World Physical Education; Bellingham (MA); On-site; USD 18,280 - 21,895; Part time

Job summary

Bellingham Public School District in Bellingham, MA is seeking a Jazz Band Advisor for BMS to direct and supervise rehearsals and performances. The role reports to the building principal and focuses on maintaining discipline, organizing schedules, and coordinating concerts.

The ideal candidate has instrumental music experience and jazz improvisation skills, with a background in education preferred. This is a stipend position requiring attendance at after-school activities and school events.

Qualifications

• Dedication to the service of youth.
• Demonstrated ability to relate favorably with students.
• Experience and background in instrumental music and jazz improvisation techniques.
• Preferably a member of the Bellingham Memorial School teaching staff.
• Experience directing and supervising rehearsals and performances.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly productive environment for all band activities.
• Create a schedule for after school rehearsal sessions for Jazz Band and complete building permits.
• Maintain necessary attendance records and paperwork.
• Must accompany the band at all practice sessions and other school-sanctioned activities.
• Attend to duties as conductor at all scheduled performances of the jazz band, including school day and after hours events.
• Select and organize literature appropriate for Jazz Band participants.
• Maintain instruments and music department equipment; keep music inventory with staff coordination.
• Teach and encourage skills for jazz performance: improvisation, style elements, ensemble playing, and tone production.
• Coordinate with music staff for concerts and music performances of the Jazz Band.
• Chaperone music activities and performances at events.
• Assume responsibility for the facility during activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.
• Adhere to adopted policies of the Bellingham School Committee.

Skills

Dedication to youth

Relate to students

Jazz improvisation techniques

Instrumental music

Job description

Bellingham Public Schools, Bellingham Memorial School 6/7 – Bellingham, Massachusetts

Advisor – Jazz Band (BMS)

Job Details

Job ID: 5817254

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re‑Posted: Jul 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Job Description

Internal Only

BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

Title: Jazz Band (BMS)

FUNCTION: To assume the responsibility for directing and supervising appropriate activities such as rehearsals and performances. Directly responsible to the building principal.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior, to provide an orderly productive environment for all band related activities.
• Creates a schedule for after school rehearsal sessions for Jazz Band and completes building permits.
• Maintain necessary attendance records and paperwork.
• Must accompany the band at all practice sessions and other school‑sanctioned activities.
• Attends to duties as conductor at all scheduled performances of the jazz band, including, but not limited to, those in the school day and those scheduled outside the normal school day.
• Selects and organizes literature that is appropriate for the students participating in Jazz Band.
• Maintains the instruments and music department equipment needed and maintains a music inventory list in coordination with other music staff.
• Teaches and encourages the skills necessary for jazz performance: improvisation, stylistic elements of jazz, ensemble‑playing, and high quality tone production.
• Coordinates and works with other music staff in the organization and implementation of concerts and music performances of the Jazz Band.
• Chaperones music activities and performances for students including but not limited to: Central District events, All-State events, MICCA and Bellingham music department concerts and events.
• Assume responsibility for the facility or area in which assigned activity is conducted at all times students are present.
• Assumes responsibilities for related duties that may be assigned by the building principal.
• Adheres to the adopted policies of the Bellingham School Committee.

Experience

• Preferably a member of the Bellingham Memorial School teaching staff.
• Experience and background in instrumental music and jazz improvisation techniques.

Qualifications

• Dedication to the service of youth.
• Demonstrated ability to relate favorably with students.

Position Type: Stipend

Salary: $1,800 to $1,800 Stipend

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lisa Surrette
• 4 Mechanic Street
• Bellingham, Massachusetts 02019
• Phone: 508‑883‑1706
• Email: [e-mail]