Assistant Marching Band Director

New Bedford High School; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bedford High School in New Bedford, MA is seeking an Assistant Marching Band Director to lead and inspire students and staff. The role emphasizes leadership, organization, and interpersonal skills to foster a positive environment for all participants.

The position requires directing marching and concert bands, writing/arranging field shows, and collaborating with staff and band parents. The role involves coordinating camps, performances, and community events year-round.

Qualifications

• Experience directing marching and concert bands.
• Experience writing/arranging/directing field shows.
• Works collaboratively with staff and students.
• Works collaboratively with band parent organization.

Responsibilities

• Split responsibilities with other band director position.
• Organize and lead the summer marching band camp and fall season.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement.
• Plan and coordinate schedules, equipment, transportation, and performance logistics for the Whaler Marching Band and component groups.
• Write/edit/direct/select field shows and marching drills.
• Secure equipment and materials for rehearsals and performances.
• Maintain instruments and uniforms.
• Monitor the performance of band staff members.
• Manage the student leadership team.
• Engage with students, families, and the band booster organization.
• Participate in concerts, competitions, games, parades, and community events.
• Collaborate with other high school and middle school band directors in New Bedford.
• Handle field trip forms and medical forms for performances.
• Flexible schedule including holidays; complete health training requirements.

Skills

Band directing

Arranging field shows

Collaboration with staff

Collaboration with band parents

Job description

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Assistant Marching Band Director

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Job Details

Job ID: 5892229
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Position:

• Assistant Marching Band Director

Summary:

• NBHS seeks an Assistant Marching Band Director to lead and inspire our students and staff. Through strong leadership, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills – this candidate will foster a positive environment for all participants.

Responsibilities:

• Split responsibilities with other band director position
• Organize and lead the summer Marching Band Camp and Fall Season
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement
• Plan and advise all schedules, equipment, transportation, performance logistics, and all other matters pertaining to the Whaler Marching Band and all component groups
• Write and/or arrange/edit/direct/select field show including appropriate marching drills
• Secure all necessary equipment and materials for rehearsals and performances
• Maintain instruments and uniforms
• Monitor the performance of marching band staff members such as colorguard, percussion, etc.
• Manage the student leadership team
• Establish a positive rapport with students, families, and the band parent organization
• Participate in concerts, competitions, football games, parades, and other community events throughout the school year
• Work with other high school band directors and middle school band directors in New Bedford for collaborative opportunities for students
• Organize and monitor field trip forms, medical forms, and other needs for performances
• Flexible schedule including working holidays
• Must participate in med delegation training and provide completed certificate to Health Services and/or School Nurse for mandatory in person process review
• Such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Principal, Director of Fine Arts, or CDAM - Arts

Qualifications:

• Experience directing marching and concert bands
• Experience writing/arranging/directing field shows
• Works collaboratively with staff and students
• Works collaboratively with band parent organization

Terms of Employment:

• Reports to: New Bedford High School Principal, Director of Fine Arts, and CDAM - Arts
• Location: New Bedford High School
• Dates: Immediately - January 1, 2027
• Rate: $4,000

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Rayner , CDAM - Arts
• Prab - Fine Arts Department
• Phone: [phone]x14208
• Email: [e-mail]

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