Band Program Assistants

Duneland School Corporation; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

The Duneland School Corporation is seeking a Band Assistant at Chesterton High School to work with the Band Director to enhance the band program through direct instruction, rehearsal support, and program development. The role leverages experience as a former band director or skilled instrumental music educator to assist with day-to-day operations and instructional planning.

This position emphasizes collaboration with music staff, coordinating rehearsals, and supporting performances while

Qualifications

• Music/Instrumental Music certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of instrumental music education, rehearsal techniques, and band instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of concert, marching, jazz, or other applicable band settings.
• Strong classroom leadership, rehearsal, and student management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the current Band Director and other music staff.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Band Director to support the daily operation and instructional needs of the band program.
• Provide direct musical instruction and rehearsal support to students as requested by the Band Director.
• Assist with sectionals, small-group instruction, and individual student development.
• Provide guidance and instruction related to tone production, technique, intonation, rhythm, music literacy and performance practices.
• Assist the Band Director with rehearsals, performances, concerts, contests, festivals, and other band-related activities.
• Assist with preparation of students and ensembles for performances and assessments.
• Provide additional supervision and support during band activities, trips, performances, and events as needed.
• Work with individual sections or groups of students to address musical and instructional needs.
• Assist with classroom and rehearsal management to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Assist with troubleshooting program needs and developing practical solutions based on prior experience.
• Support student motivation, engagement, leadership development, and musical growth.
• Encourage positive relationships among students, staff, families, and the school community.
• Assist with organizational tasks related to rehearsals, performances, equipment, uniforms, music, and other program needs as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with the Band Director and appropriate school personnel regarding student and program needs.
• Follow the direction of the current Band Director and building administration.

Skills

Instrumental music education

Classroom leadership

Rehearsal techniques

Band instruction

Team collaboration

Time-management

Education

Music/Instrumental Music certification

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support-Licensed Professional Areas/ Academic Interventionist
• Date Posted: 8/28/2026
• Location: Chesterton High School
• Date Available: when filled
• Closing Date: when filled

Non-benefited position. 5.75 hours/day $35/hour

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The band assistant will work collaboratively with the current band director to provide additional musical, instructional, organizational, and program support to the band program. The assistant will utilize their experience as a former band director or experienced instrumental music educator to assist with the day-to-day operation, instruction, and development of the band program.

They may work directly with students, provide instructional and rehearsal support, assist with sectionals and performances, and collaborate with the band director in planning and implementing effective instructional strategies. The assistant serves as an experienced resource to the band director and students while supporting the overall goals and vision of the existing band program.

The position is intended to provide additional expertise, experience, and capacity within the band program while maintaining the leadership and direction of the current band director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Music/Instrumental Music certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of instrumental music education, rehearsal techniques, and band instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of concert, marching, jazz, or other applicable band settings.
• Strong classroom leadership, rehearsal, and student management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the current Band Director and other music staff.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Band Director to support the daily operation and instructional needs of the band program.
• Provide direct musical instruction and rehearsal support to students as requested by the Band Director.
• Assist with sectionals, small-group instruction, and individual student development.
• Provide guidance and instruction related to tone production, technique, intonation, rhythm, music literacy and performance practices.
• Assist the Band Director with rehearsals, performances, concerts, contests, festivals, and other band-related activities.
• Assist with preparation of students and ensembles for performances and assessments.
• Provide additional supervision and support during band activities, trips, performances, and events as needed.
• Work with individual sections or groups of students to address musical and instructional needs.
• Assist with classroom and rehearsal management to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Assist with troubleshooting program needs and developing practical solutions based on prior experience.
• Support student motivation, engagement, leadership development, and musical growth.
• Encourage positive relationships among students, staff, families, and the school community.
• Assist with organizational tasks related to rehearsals, performances, equipment, uniforms, music, and other program needs as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with the Band Director and appropriate school personnel regarding student and program needs.
• Follow the direction of the current Band Director and building administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Band Director, building administrator, Director of Teaching and Learning, or Superintendent.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is protected from outside weather conditions. There are no environmental hazards indicated for this position.

Equipment: This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of all instructional equipment. A basic knowledge of operations for computers and software, printers, projectors, smart boards, telephone systems, fax machines and copiers is required.

Hours: 5.75

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

The Duneland School Corporation is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity in all employment practices. Candidates will be screened, interviewed and employed based upon the successful candidate's qualifications, background, experience and needs of the Duneland School Corporation. Offers of employment are contingent upon the results of personal background

Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted individually.