Band Instructor

Immanuel Church; Lakeside Park (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Immanuel Church is seeking a dedicated Band Instructor in Lakeside Park, Kentucky. The role involves teaching Band classes, maintaining communication with parents, and preparing students for performance opportunities.

Qualified applicants should possess a college degree in music and have at least five years of professional performance experience. This position demands strong interpersonal skills, a team-oriented mindset, and a commitment to fostering a positive musical environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player and work positively with staff.
• Possess strong communication skills.
• Demonstrate emotional maturity and trustworthiness.

Responsibilities

• Teach Band classes with a clear curriculum.
• Maintain communication with parents and staff.
• Prepare students for performances.

Skills

Teaching Band classes

Communication

Performance preparation

Interpersonal skills

Education

College performance degree in primary instrument or music education

Five years of performance experience

Child Protection Policy Trained

Job description

The Immanuel Church is a church in Northern Kentucky with several ministries. As a faculty member of the Immanuel School of Music, the responsibility of each instructor is to provide the highest quality of instruction in their discipline as well as providing a loving and caring environment for each student and their family. Immanuel is a place where music and fine arts are highly valued and appreciated. The Immanuel Church believes that music is one of the greatest gifts to humanity.

We are currently looking for a Band Instructor.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teach Band classes:
   • Sign‑in at front office / sign out when applicable.
   • Set room up for class / clean up after teaching.
   • Have a clear written teaching curriculum/method for each semester: Fall (13 weeks) and Spring (15 weeks).
   • Teach Essential Elements Curriculum / pick concert music.
   • Teach all students proper setup, posture, and how to read music.
   • Supplement instruction with rhythm and note‑reading flash cards along with other technique‑building methods.
   • Encourage every student throughout their musical journey.
   • Walk all students as one group to the designated door for pick‑up.
   • Stay onsite until all students have been picked up.
2. Communication:
   • Email parents a weekly assignment.
   • Maintain healthy parent communication within 24 hours.
   • Follow the school’s schedule for classes and cancellations.
   • Keep an accurate attendance record for each class taught and communicate to the ISM Director when needed.
   • Maintain an accurate class roster and email list.
   • Dialogue with ISM leadership team about any issues, concerns, or disruptive behavior within 24 hours.
   • Respond to ISM leadership team within 24 hours.
3. Performance Opportunities and Extra Activities:
   • Attend two or three concerts per academic year.
   • Prepare students for a healthy and positive performance experience.
   • Participate in middle school recruitment.
   • Participate in school’s extra performances when invited.
4. Other Duties:
   • Participate in the parent meetings (last week of August).
   • Be on time with consistent attendance.
   • Give the front office your contact information and introduce yourself.
   • Make extra efforts to be friendly and kind to all school staff and teachers.
   • Help assist and promote proper equipment for the students. Communicate when a student’s instrument size is broken or needs attention.
   • Keep adequate supplies on hand for each class.
   • Follow the school’s policies and procedures.
   • Represent the ISM and Immanuel Church to your highest standard.

SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Develop students/people with active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others. We stress the total development of each person: spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical.
• By developing these qualities, the ISM students will become solid citizens for our future community and families at Immanuel.

COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS

• Must be a team player and able to work positively and constructively with ISM staff, elementary school staff, and volunteers.
• Must possess, and continually develop, strong interpersonal skills including oral and written communication.
• Must be a self‑starter and strategic thinker, able to multi‑task and work independently.
• Must demonstrate emotional maturity, trustworthiness, and honesty.
• Must interact with others with kindness, congeniality, integrity, and compassion.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• College performance degree in primary instrument or college music education degree.
• Five (5) years of performance in a professional organization.
• Virtus trained and up to date with Virtus articles.
• Child Protection Policy Trained (Darkness to Light).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Walk, bend, twist, carry moderately heavy supplies.
• Climb up and down stairs.
• Finger and hand dexterity sufficient to operate instrument and equipment.
• Specific vision ability required by this job includes close, distance, color and peripheral vision; depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Transportation to & from work locations.
• Consistent attendance required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• All work is completed in‑person generally at the on‑site elementary schools / Central Campus / Boone Co. Campus.
• Days of hours of work are generally morning/afternoon/evening hours Monday through Friday with occasional weekends for special activities and concerts.