KHS Marching Band Percussion Instructor

Kennett Consolidated School District; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 3,200 - 3,900; Part time

Job summary

Kennett High School in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is seeking a high-energy percussion instructor to assist the Marching Band Director. The role focuses on mallet and auxiliary percussion, score reading, and collaboration with students across the K-12 experience.

Candidates must be available for nights, weekends, and band camp; bilingual applicants are encouraged. The role supports students and works within the KCSD music program.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate advanced mallet percussion techniques.
• Ability to demonstrate proper auxiliary percussion techniques.
• Ability to read a music score.
• Must be available on nights and weekends.
• Must be available for band camp.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Marching Band Director as a percussion instructor.
• Support and work with all students in the program.
• Work effectively in a team with staff and students.

Skills

Advanced mallet percussion

Auxiliary percussion

Music reading

Team collaboration

Direction taking

Tools

Audio engineering

Sound board knowledge

Microphone setup

Job description

KHS Marching Band Percussion Instructor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5903165

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Kennett High School is seeking a high-energy, enthusiastic, percussion instructor to assist the Marching Band Director. Successful candidates should believe in the importance of the impact of extra-curricular activities in a child's K-12 experience.

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate advanced mallet percussion techniques
• Ability to demonstrate proper auxiliary percussion techniques
• Ability to read a music score
• Must be available on nights and weekends
• Must be available for band camp
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Ability to give clear direction
• Ability to take direction and redirection
• Must be interested in supporting and working with all students

Recommended

• Audio Engineering (base knowledge of how to use a sound board)
• Proper Microphone setup and usage
• Willingness to drive a KCSD fleet vehicle when traveling to competitions (must have valid driver's license)

All employees of Kennett Consolidated School District must have the ability to establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with other employees, faculty, students, and the general public.

Interested applicants must have current clearances, Acts 34, 114, 151 and 168. Information about obtaining these clearances can be found at: https://www.kcsd.org/services/human-resources/employment-opportunities/pre-employment-forms/

Primary Location: Kennett High School

Salary Range: In accordance with Teacher's Contract / Stipend

Shift Type: Seasonal

Position Type: Supplemental

Salary: $3,200 to $3,911 Stipend

Contact Information

• Elisha Ozer , Principal
• Kennett High School
• Email: [e-mail]