Coach (Prop 28): Music Instructor: Winds - James Lick High School

East Side Union High School District; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

East Side Union High School District in San Jose, CA, is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our band program as marching band instructors. You will teach marching basics to woodwinds and brass, direct sectionals, and assist the director at rehearsals and performances, aligning with timelines for materials to be produced and learned by students.

Candidates should foster creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment, while supporting winter

Qualifications

• Experience teaching marching technique to wind/brass players.
• Proven background in wind and brass pedagogy, with rehearsal planning and execution.
• Experience teaching high school-aged students.
• Experience teaching both small and large groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching all aspects of marching basics to wood wind and brass members.
• Direct sectionals for woodwinds and/or brass members.
• Attend and assist director at rehearsals.
• Attend and assist at performances as scheduled with the director.
• Stay advised as to the director's goals and timelines for materials to be produced/learned by students.
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment.

Skills

Marching technique

Wind pedagogy

Brass pedagogy

Rehearsal planning

Group instruction

Job description

Job Summary

As one of California’s largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We offer a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of providing students the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career. Apart from competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we also focus on personal professional development. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team!

Requirements / Qualifications

Qualifications/Certifications:

• Experience with teaching Marching technique
• Experience in Wind and/or Brass pedagogy, rehearsal planning and implementation.
• Experience teaching high school-aged students
• Experience teaching small and large group instruction.

Must complete Edjoin online application, and submit Resume and Letters of Recommendation/Reference. Selected candidates must pass fingerprint clearance and provide current TB test results PRIOR to employment.

• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Resume (Please attach a current Resume)

Comments and Other InformationKey Tasks/Duties:

• Assist teaching all aspects of Marching basics to all wood wind and brass members.
• Direct sectionals for woodwinds and/or brass members.
• Attend and assist director at rehearsals.
• Attend and assist at performances as scheduled with the director.
• Stay advised as to the director's goals and agendas as to the timelines/deadlines for materials to be produced and/or learned by the students.
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment. Other Duties/Responsibilities: Seasonal tied to a specific season or production Marching Band=One season/production Winter Percussion=One season/production

Key Tasks/Duties:

• Assist teaching all aspects of Marching basics to all wood wind and brass members.
• Direct sectionals for woodwinds and/or brass members.
• Attend and assist director at rehearsals.
• Attend and assist at performances as scheduled with the director.
• Stay advised as to the director's goals and agendas as to the timelines/deadlines for materials to be produced and/or learned by the students.
• Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment. Other Duties/Responsibilities: Seasonal tied to a specific season or production Marching Band=One season/production Winter Percussion=One season/production