Indoor Percussion Assistant Director: Battery (1/2 position) - Supplemental

Unionville High School; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 2,000 - 2,700; Part time

Job summary

Unionville High School in Kennett Square, PA is seeking an Indoor Percussion Assistant Director (1/2 position) – supplemental, part-time. You will oversee and direct the musical and visual training of the battery percussion, collaborate with the Director on ensemble selection, and develop rehearsal plans for full battery and sub-sections.

The role includes coordinating with the Front Ensemble Coordinator and ensuring equipment readiness. Salary is $2,316 per year.

Qualifications

• Position requires clearances: Act 114, Act 34, Act 151, Act 24, Act 168.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct musical and visual training of the battery percussion.
• Develop and implement technique training program for students.
• Select ensemble members and instrument placements with the Director.
• Plan and execute rehearsals for full battery and sub-sections.
• Manage volunteer battery percussion staff with the Director.
• Communicate expectations and goals to students.
• Attend events and competitions.
• Advise director on equipment needs and ordering.

Job description

Indoor Percussion Assistant Director: Battery (1/2 position) - Supplemental

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District

Unionville High School - Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

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Job Details

Job ID: 5950022

Application Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Indoor Percussion Assistant Director: Battery (1/2 position) - supplemental position

Unionville High School

Salary $2,316/ year

Position Summary: The Indoor Percussion Battery Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and directing the musical and visual training of all sections of the battery percussion.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be completely knowledgeable of battery percussion playing and visual techniques.
• Develop/maintain and distribute a technique training program for students.
• Select ensemble members and instrument placement in conjunction with the Director.
• Develop and execute rehearsal plans for full battery and sub-sectionals in conjunction with the Director.
• Manage volunteer battery percussion staff in conjunction with the Director.
• Effectively communicate expectations and goals with students.
• Attend events and competitions.
• Advise director of ensemble equipment and ordering needs.
• Account for school property.
• Run full ensemble rehearsals in conjunction with Front Ensemble Coordinator and the Director.
• Prepare an end-of-season summary with recommendations for program maintenance or improvement. Submit report to director.

Position Specifications: Employee must have clearances: Act 114 (Federal Criminal History), Act 34 (State Criminal History), Act 151 (Child Abuse Criminal History), Act 24 (Arrest /Conviction Report and Certification Form), Act 168 form (Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure). Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification), Act 126 (Mandatory Reporter Training).

Clearances required for employment:

• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
• Pennsylvania State Criminal Record Check (Act 34)
• Federal Criminal History Record Check (Act 114)
• Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release: Unionville-Chadds Ford School District uses an online process for submission and processing of required Act 168 forms. Candidates will receive information as necessary during the selection process.

The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is an equal-opportunity employer, educational, and service organization.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $2,316 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required