Jazz Band Director — After-School Stipend

Young World Physical Education; Bellingham (MA); On-site; USD 18,280 - 21,895; Part time

Job summary

Bellingham Public School District in Bellingham, MA is seeking a Jazz Band Advisor for BMS to direct and supervise rehearsals and performances. The role reports to the building principal and focuses on maintaining discipline, organizing schedules, and coordinating concerts.

The ideal candidate has instrumental music experience and jazz improvisation skills, with a background in education preferred. This is a stipend position requiring attendance at after-school activities and school events.

Qualifications

• Dedication to the service of youth.
• Demonstrated ability to relate favorably with students.
• Experience and background in instrumental music and jazz improvisation techniques.
• Preferably a member of the Bellingham Memorial School teaching staff.
• Experience directing and supervising rehearsals and performances.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behavior to provide an orderly productive environment for all band activities.
• Create a schedule for after school rehearsal sessions for Jazz Band and complete building permits.
• Maintain necessary attendance records and paperwork.
• Must accompany the band at all practice sessions and other school-sanctioned activities.
• Attend to duties as conductor at all scheduled performances of the jazz band, including school day and after hours events.
• Select and organize literature appropriate for Jazz Band participants.
• Maintain instruments and music department equipment; keep music inventory with staff coordination.
• Teach and encourage skills for jazz performance: improvisation, style elements, ensemble playing, and tone production.
• Coordinate with music staff for concerts and music performances of the Jazz Band.
• Chaperone music activities and performances at events.
• Assume responsibility for the facility during activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.
• Adhere to adopted policies of the Bellingham School Committee.

Skills

Dedication to youth

Relate to students

Jazz improvisation techniques

Instrumental music

Job description

Bellingham Public School District in Bellingham, MA is seeking a Jazz Band Advisor for BMS to direct and supervise rehearsals and performances. The role reports to the building principal and focuses on maintaining discipline, organizing schedules, and coordinating concerts.

The ideal candidate has instrumental music experience and jazz improvisation skills, with a background in education preferred. This is a stipend position requiring attendance at after-school activities and school events.