Orchestra Music Assistant - 1-Year Term (Part-Time)

Rockwood Valley Middle School; Wildwood (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Rockwood Valley Middle School in Wildwood, Missouri is seeking a part-time Music Assistant to support the orchestra program for a one-year term. The role is limited to 50 hours annually, with starting date January 5, 2027 and pay at $23.29 per hour.

The position involves assisting the orchestra teacher with individual and small group instruction, leading sectional rehearsals, supervising students, and helping with class and concert activities. A strong music background is required.

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

• Work with individual orchestra students and small groups for instruction and festival prep.
• Accept direction from orchestra teacher.
• Assist with additional responsibilities and assignments as needed by the teacher or principal.
• Assist with drills, reinforcement, and developing verbal and listening skills.
• Lead sectional rehearsals.
• Provide instruction on violin, viola, cello, bass as needed.
• Learn techniques for implementing the music program under direction of the classroom teacher.

Skills

Orchestra instruments

MS Office

Google Apps

Education

60 semester hours

Tools

MS Office

Google Apps

Job description

Rockwood Valley Middle School in Wildwood, Missouri is seeking a part-time Music Assistant to support the orchestra program for a one-year term. The role is limited to 50 hours annually, with starting date January 5, 2027 and pay at $23.29 per hour.

The position involves assisting the orchestra teacher with individual and small group instruction, leading sectional rehearsals, supervising students, and helping with class and concert activities. A strong music background is required.