Dynamic High/Middle School Band Director & Ensemble Coach

Andover Public Schools; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Andover Public Schools invites an experienced music educator to lead the Instrumental ConcertBand program. You will teach concert band courses, coordinate with classroom music programs when appropriate, and support middle school bands across campuses.

You will conduct performances, supervise rehearsals, and help expand the music program with a collaborative, inclusive approach while meeting school-day travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts certification in music, K-12 (General/Instrumental/Choral).
• Training or coursework in instrumental music education.
• Prior high and middle school teaching preferred.
• Competency on all concert band instruments with proficiency in at least one wind/brass instrument.
• Experience leading marching, pep, jazz bands or ensembles is strongly preferred.
• Positive, energetic, flexible approach to instruction and rehearsal; inclusive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Instruct/rehearse concert band at Andover High School and support three middle schools.
• Coordinate curriculum, events and concerts with other music teachers.
• Conduct ensembles for performances, in- and out-of-school year.
• Instruct additional music classes as needed.
• Position requires transportation between buildings during the day.
• Fulfill all other duties as requested.

Skills

Conducting

Instrument proficiency

ensemble leadership

Education

Massachusetts certification, Music (General, Instrumental, Choral) K-12

Training in instrumental music education

Job description

Andover Public Schools invites an experienced music educator to lead the Instrumental ConcertBand program. You will teach concert band courses, coordinate with classroom music programs when appropriate, and support middle school bands across campuses.

You will conduct performances, supervise rehearsals, and help expand the music program with a collaborative, inclusive approach while meeting school-day travel requirements.