Middle School Band Director | Data-Driven Collaboration

Suffield Public Schools; Suffield Depot (CT); On-site; USD 51,730 - 114,405; Full time

Job summary

Suffield Public Schools is seeking a Middle School Music Teacher at Suffield Middle School for the 2026/2027 school year. This role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in music and eligibility for the CTSDE Certification (049) Music PK-12.

The position focuses on teaching woodwind and percussion instruments, designing effective music instruction, and supporting a 190-member band program. Candidates should have the ability to collaborate with colleagues and make data-driven instructional decisions.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in the relevant area.
• Eligible for CTSDE Certification (049) Music Pk-12.
• Preferred experience with teaching and playing woodwind and percussion instruments.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver effective instruction in music.
• Support department colleagues with administrative aspects of the band program.
• Use data to improve music instruction and student learning.

Skills

Experience teaching woodwind and/or percussion instruments

Ability to design and deliver effective instruction

Collaboration skills to improve student learning

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's in the content area

CTSDE Certification (049) Music Pk-12

Job description

Suffield Public Schools is seeking a Middle School Music Teacher at Suffield Middle School for the 2026/2027 school year. This role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in music and eligibility for the CTSDE Certification (049) Music PK-12.

The position focuses on teaching woodwind and percussion instruments, designing effective music instruction, and supporting a 190-member band program. Candidates should have the ability to collaborate with colleagues and make data-driven instructional decisions.