Winter Ensemble Instructor (Color Guard)

New Bedford Public School District; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

New Bedford Public School District in New Bedford, MA seeks a Winter Ensemble Instructor to lead the indoor color guard during the December–April season. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, instruction of flag, sabre and dance techniques, and fostering a positive learning environment for students.

The successful candidate will co-teach, assess progress, manage equipment, and support visual performance across rehearsals and public performances with a flexible schedule, including

Qualifications

• Experience rehearsing a color guard.
• Experience with flag, sabre, rifle and dance techniques.
• Ability to contribute to choreography in performances.
• Knowledge of color guard techniques.
• Strong collaboration with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Co-teach the Indoor Color Guard.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement.
• Support the visual development of the color guard.
• Implement all visual techniques needed by the students.
• Collaboratively with other staff help with arranging music.
• Maintain, secure, and setup equipment and materials for rehearsals and performances.
• Establish a positive rapport with students and families.
• Participate in rehearsals, and performances throughout the winter season.
• Flexible schedule including working holidays/weekends.
• Such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Principal, Director of Fine Arts, or CDAM - Arts

Skills

Color guard experience

Flag, sabre, rifle techniques

Choreography collaboration

Color guard techniques knowledge

Team collaboration with staff/students

Job description

Winter Ensemble Instructor (Color Guard)

New Bedford Public School District Prab - Fine Arts Department - New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position:

• Winter Ensemble Instructor (Color Guard)

Objective

• NBHS seeks a Winter Ensemble Instructor to teach and inspire our students. Through strong teamwork, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills – this candidate will foster a positive environment for all participants.

Responsibilities:

• Co-teach the Indoor Color Guard
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement
• Support the visual development of the color guard
• Implement all visual techniques needed by the students
• Collaboratively with other staff help with arranging music
• Maintain, secure, and setup equipment and materials for rehearsals and performances
• Establish a positive rapport with students and families
• Participate in rehearsals, and performances throughout the winter season
• Flexible schedule including working holidays/weekends
• Such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Principal, Director of Fine Arts, or CDAM - Arts

Qualifications:

• Experience rehearsing a color guard
• Experience with the techniques required for flag, sabre, rifle, dance
• Ability to collaboratively help with choreography in the performance
• Knowledge of appropriate color guard techniques
• Works collaboratively with staff and students

Terms:

• Reports to: NBHS Principal, Director of Fine Arts, CDAM - Arts
• Location: NBHS
• Dates: December 1st, 2026 – April 30 th , 2027

Rate: $2,000

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michael Rayner , CDAM - Arts
• Prab - Fine Arts Department
• Phone: [phone]x14208
• Email: [e-mail]