Middle & Upper School Orchestra Director

The Barstow School seeks a passionate, skilled, and student-centered Part-Time Orchestra Director to lead and grow a string music program for students in grades 6-12. The ideal candidate loves working with adolescents, values musical excellence, understands the developmental needs of middle and upper school students, and views orchestra not only as a performance ensemble, but also as a space for community-building.

This role offers significant artistic freedom and the opportunity to shape a program that fosters confidence, collaboration, and joy in music. At present, the schedule for all orchestra classes is set prior to the beginning of the regular school day.

• Teach and direct middle and upper school orchestra classes
• Select developmentally appropriate, engaging, and inclusive repertoire
• Plan and lead rehearsals that develop proper technique, musicianship, and ensemble skills
• Prepare students for performances
• Communicate clearly with students, families, and administrators
• Support students with varying levels of experience and confidence
• Participate in school events, meetings, and professional development as appropriate
• Work independently, reflect on practice, and pursue ongoing professional growth

• Bachelor’s degree in Music, Music Education, Instrumental Conducting, or a related field
• Experience teaching orchestra or string ensembles at the middle and/or upper school level

Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a Barstow Employment Application to Debra Raffety, Director of Middle School, recruiting.

The Barstow School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.

This policy of nondiscrimination governs the hiring of employees as well and includes the administration of all benefits and policies throughout the term of employment.