Music Assistant - Orchestra (One Year Only) - MHS

Marquette High School; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Marquette High School in Chesterfield, Missouri seeks a Music Assistant for the Orchestra program for the school term. The role involves providing instructional support for students, leading sectional rehearsals, and assisting the orchestra teacher with program activities.

Minimum of 60 college hours is required, with advanced instrumental skills and a supportive attitude toward students and staff. This is a part-time, school-term position with an exempt status, reporting to the building

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college or university.
• Advanced skills on orchestra instruments.
• Teacher certification preferred.
• Friendly, helpful attitude in working with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted instruction to individual orchestra students and small groups for solo and ensemble festival prep.
• Accept direction from the orchestra teacher and assist with additional tasks as needed.
• Chaperone and supervise students during classes and concerts, including travel if required.
• Lead sectional rehearsals and provide instruction on instruments of expertise (violin, viola, cello, bass).
• Assist with field trips and classroom materials as directed by the teacher or principal.

Skills

Orchestra instruction

Student support

Education

60 college hours

Tools

MS Office

Google apps

Job description

Music Assistant - Orchestra (One Year Only) - MHS

Rockwood R-6 School District Marquette High School - Chesterfield, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5973780

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 5, 2027

Job Description

Minimum of 60 college hours required.

$23.29 per hour

Maximum50 Hours

Start date: January 5, 2027

Any interested supportRockwood employee eligible to transfer must submita TRANSFER application to this posting before the internal closing date to be considered.

POSITION TITLE:

Music Assistant

STATUS:

School Term Position -50 hours annual max.

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

x

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

HUMAN RESOURCES:

x

Approved

Not Approved

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists with duties assigned by the classroom teacher to enhance the learning of all students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with individual orchestra students and small groups to provide targeted instruction and support in preparation for solo and small ensemble festival.
• Accept direction from orchestra teacher
• Assist at times with additional responsibilities and assignments as needed by the teacher or principal
• Assist the teacher in specific routine activities such as drills, reinforcement, developing verbal and listening communication skills, and performance-building exercises
• Assist with field trips
• Chaperone and supervise students during classes and concerts, including possible travel
• Help collect resources for use in the classroom
• Lead sectional rehearsals
• Provide specific instruction on instrument(s) of expertise - violin, viola, cello, bass
• Under direction of the classroom teacher, learns techniques for implementing music program
• Work directly with teachers to carry out specific tasks related to students’ needs

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to interact effectively with staff and parents
• Ability to move within building and classrooms
• Ability to relate and communicate to students regardless of their needs
• Ability to safely supervise children in all areas of the building, inside and outside
• Ability to understand limited role of music assistant with respect to teacher responsibilities
• Proficient with computer using MS Office and Google programs, printer, fax, and phone

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college or university
• Advanced skills on orchestra instruments
• Teacher certification preferred
• Friendly, helpful attitude in working with students and staff

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Musical instrument(s)
• Standard office equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand and reach

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required