MS Band Director

Band Director – Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Job Title: Band Director – Middle School (Grades 6-8) (“Band Director” or “Director”)

Department: Middle School

Reports to: Grades Director

Supervisory responsibility: No Faculty or Staff supervisory responsibilities

Salary: Depends on qualifications and experience

Position

Purpose:

The Band Director guides students in grades 6–8 in developing instrumental skill, musical understanding, ensemble awareness, and confidence through participation in a middle school band program. Teaching is grounded in a developmental and experiential approach that emphasizes listening, coordination, rhythm, collaboration, and joyful music-making.

Working with a mixed-ability ensemble, the Director creates a supportive and engaging environment where students develop both musical capacity and social responsibility. Band serves not only as a musical experience, but also as an important space for cultivating perseverance, cooperation, discipline, confidence, and a sense of belonging within a group.

The Director must perform the following essential duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Teach middle school band for grades 6–8 in a mixed-level ensemble setting
• Lead rehearsals twice per week
• Work with students possessing a wide range of prior experience and technical skill
• Design and lead rehearsals that integrate:
  • Instrumental technique
  • Rhythm and timing
  • Ensemble listening and coordination
  • Tone production and musical expression
  • Musical confidence and performance skills
• Support students across a variety of band instruments, including woodwinds, brass, and percussion
• Select repertoire that is engaging, accessible, developmentally appropriate, and supportive of ensemble growth
• Foster musical literacy and increasing independence appropriate to middle school students
• Teach out of an anthroposophical understanding of human development and the role of music in education
• Prepare students for concerts, assemblies, festivals, and other school performances throughout the year
• Communicate rehearsal schedules, concert expectations, and instrument needs clearly with students and families
• Provide student progress reports and feedback as required by the school
• Support organization, inventory, and care of instruments and music materials
• Help guide students and families in instrument selection and private lesson support, as appropriate
• Collaborate with other music faculty to support a coherent and developmentally appropriate music program
• Maintain a consistent and reliable rehearsal and performance schedule
• Communicate promptly and professionally with students, families, and colleagues
• Demonstrate proficiency with Google Workspace and familiarity with learning management systems, as appropriate to the role
• Maintain organized rehearsal spaces and support proper care of instruments and materials
• Support a classroom environment characterized by order, respect, beauty, and care
• Report health and safety concerns promptly
• Act professionally at all times and contribute positively to a collaborative faculty culture
• Use good judgment and make good decisions in matters related to the job.
• Follow School and department policies and procedures and the instructions of the position’s supervisor.
• Discuss matters affecting the job or performance with the position’s supervisor.
• Be punctual and attend, work regularly; work additional hours as required, and attend meetings. In-person, onsite attendance is a requirement of the job.
• Dress appropriately and in compliance with School policy.
• Demonstrate initiative and diligence in the prompt and proper completion of all job duties, whether or not listed in this Job Description.
• Safeguard School property and recognize and report needed repairs.
• Work safely, follow safety rules and training, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to all School business.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

The Director must meet the following requirements with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music Education, or a related field
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide…