Latin Jazz Band Director (Band)- Amigos School

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Amigos School at Cambridge Public Schools seeks a part-time Latin Jazz Band Director to lead an after-school Latin Jazz Band for 6th–8th grade students. Immediate starting date with a contract running Oct 23, 2026–May 28, 2027, and a flat rate of $1,700.

The role requires teaching in Spanish and coordinating rehearsals and performances, fostering improvisation and ensemble skills in a Band program within the Visual & Performing Arts department.

Qualifications

• Must speak Spanish and be able to teach in Spanish.
• Direct and mentor musicians in 6th–8th grade at Amigos School.
• Coordinate rehearsals and learning in Latin Jazz music.
• Create and commit to a full year of rehearsals with performances.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Amigos School Latin Jazz Band after-school program.
• Plan and coordinate rehearsals, performances, and concerts.
• Support student improvisation and study of Latin Jazz styles.

Skills

Spanish language

Music education

Band leadership

Mentoring students

Job description

Latin Jazz Band Director (Band)- Amigos School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5932470

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Description of Service Opportunity:

This role is for the Latin Jazz Band at Amigos School. This is specific for the Band Teacher.

The Latin Jazz Band is an after-school VPA formal program where students are exposed to a variety of jazz styles, learning improvisation skills and perform as a large ensemble for concerts and events.

The goal of jazz band is to learn:

• improvisation
• develop rehearsal and practice skills
• develop technique and facility on instruments
• listen and analyze different styles of jazz with en emphasis on Latin Jazz
• perform in different big band and combo charts

Requirements:

Direct and teacher emerging musicians in upper schools from 6th to 8th grade at Amigos School.

Work with Amigos to create performance opportunities and rehearsals

Must speak Spanish and have the ability to teach in Spanish language

Coordinate reheasals and learning in latin jazz music

Care and stewardship of instruments

Create and commit to a full year of rehearsals with performance

Length of Contract:

October 23 , 2026 through May 28, 2027

Contract Amount

Flat Rate $1700.00

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Cambridge Public Schools
• 135 Berkshire Street
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
• Email: [e-mail]