Orchestra Music Assistant - School-Year Role (Temp)

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

Job summary

Rockwood South Middle School in Fenton, Missouri, seeks a Music Assistant for the Orchestra program. The role supports the orchestra teacher, helps with rehearsals, and assists students during classes and performances.

Requires a minimum of 60 college hours and advanced instrument skills. The position is part-time with a 50-hour annual max, starting January 5, 2027, at $23.29 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of sixty college 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 solo/ensemble prep.
• Accept direction from orchestra teacher and assist as needed.
• Lead sectional rehearsals and supervise during classes/concerts.
• Assist with field trips and other tasks related to music program.
• Provide instruction on instruments of expertise (violin/viola/cello/bass).
• Learn techniques for implementing the music program under supervision.

Skills

Orchestra instruction support

Chaperoning

Student supervision

Staff/parent communication

Music program assistance

Education

Sixty college hours

Tools

MS Office

Google Docs

Job description

Rockwood South Middle School in Fenton, Missouri, seeks a Music Assistant for the Orchestra program. The role supports the orchestra teacher, helps with rehearsals, and assists students during classes and performances.

Requires a minimum of 60 college hours and advanced instrument skills. The position is part-time with a 50-hour annual max, starting January 5, 2027, at $23.29 per hour.