Orchestra Assistant: Extra Curricular

NEW ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 8,900 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School District - New Albany High School is seeking an Orchestra Assistant (extra-duty, part-time) to direct student ensembles, coordinate rehearsals, and present performances for the school and community.

The role requires prior orchestra directing experience and a bachelor degree is preferred. Knowledge of first aid and safety practices is expected, with strong organizational and communication skills for working with students, staff, and the community.

Qualifications

• Prior orchestra directing experience at high school or college level preferred.
• Knowledge of basic first aid and band safety practices.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Directs individual and ensemble student performers to develop orchestra abilities through practice, movement and choreography.
• Supervises a regular schedule of rehearsal with an emphasis on ensemble and collaboration.
• Presents student productions to exhibit work for the school and community.
• Selects and requisitions music, materials, and other supplies/equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Instructs students in proper care and use of musical equipment; recommending purchases and updates.
• Oversees the safety conditions and accountability issues involving students and NAFCS facilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Principal and/or other designee.

Skills

Orchestra directing experience

Strong communication

Band safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Job description

New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School District NEW ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL - New Albany, Indiana Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: OrchestraAssistant

CLASSIFICATION: Extra-Duty

PAY: Stipend

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience in the directing of orchestra and activities at the community, high school or collegiate level preferred
• Knowledge of basic first aid and band safety practices
• Musthave excellent organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, staff, and community while fostering a positive atmosphere

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs individual and ensemble student performers to develop orchestra abilities through practice, movement and choreography.
• Supervises a regular schedule of rehearsal with an emphasis on ensemble and collaboration.
• Presents student productions to exhibit work for the school and community.
• Selects and requisitions music, materials, and other supplies/equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Instructs students in proper care and use of musical equipment; recommending purchases and updates.
• Oversees the safety conditions and accountability issues involving students and NAFCS facilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Principal and/or other designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.

Job Details

Job ID: 5957094

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required