Head Percussion Instructor — High School Band (Stipend)

Young World Physical Education; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa Unified School District in Maricopa, Arizona seeks a Head Percussion Instructor to lead the percussion program at Desert Sunrise High School. The role focuses on developing the marching band and winter indoor percussion, reporting to the High School Band Director.

Responsibilities include writing percussion shows, arranging music, organizing rehearsals, and ensuring participation in all performances and contests.

Qualifications

• Experience performing and teaching percussion instruments.
• Experience performing and/or teaching in a competitive circuit.
• Flexibility in meeting the needs of students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with students.
• Collaborate with the band director to write and design effective performance shows.
• Write and arrange percussion music.
• Organize and lead effective rehearsals in a positive, professional environment, focusing on equality, engagement, and excellence.
• Attend all performances and competitions.
• Interact with students, parents, and other instructors in a professional manner.
• Manage percussion equipment and coordinate with band director on equipment needs.

Skills

Percussion performance

Percussion teaching

Diverse student engagement

Strong communication

Job description

Maricopa Unified School District in Maricopa, Arizona seeks a Head Percussion Instructor to lead the percussion program at Desert Sunrise High School. The role focuses on developing the marching band and winter indoor percussion, reporting to the High School Band Director.

Responsibilities include writing percussion shows, arranging music, organizing rehearsals, and ensuring participation in all performances and contests.