Music Instructor; Band​/Instruments

POTENTIAL INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR INSTRUCTIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

Program: Band Instructor Opportunities

Location: On-site at partner schools; varies by assignment

Teaching Mode: In Person

Grade Levels: Elementary, Middle, and High School; varies by assignment

Schedule: Typically 1–4 instructional service hours per week after school

Program Length: Commonly approximately 10 weeks per assignment

Start Dates: Opportunities become available throughout the school year

Compensation: Typical compensation of $50+ per completed instructional service hour, depending on assignment scope, experience, location, schedule, and agreed compensation

Concorde Education is seeking independent instructional contractors to provide band and instrumental music enrichment services for K–12 students.

This is a potential independent contractor assignment, not an employee position. Contractors may choose whether to apply for, accept, decline, or ignore available opportunities.

Assignments vary by school, grade level, schedule, ensemble size, available instruments, curriculum, rehearsal space, and program objectives.

Concorde may provide curriculum guidance, lesson‑plan suggestions, repertoire ideas, instructional resources, or program objectives. Contractors may use their professional judgment to adapt instruction within the assignment scope and applicable site requirements.

• Plan and facilitate engaging, age‑appropriate band rehearsals and instrumental music sessions
• Introduce students to foundational musicianship, instrumental technique, ensemble performance, and music literacy through structured rehearsals
• Adapt instruction based on student experience levels, instrumentation, site requirements, available resources, and program objectives
• Support students in developing individual playing skills, ensemble collaboration, rehearsal habits, and performance confidence through rehearsals and concert preparation, where applicable
• Maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and age‑appropriate learning environment
• Communicate assignment‑related needs or significant concerns with Concorde and school staff, as appropriate
• Complete a brief session completion form after each scheduled session
• Follow applicable site safety, visitor, classroom, emergency, equipment, and student‑protection procedures

• Instrument care, posture, breathing, embouchure, and playing technique
• Reading music notation, rhythm, counting, and musical terminology
• Scales, tone production, articulation, dynamics, and intonation
• Ensemble listening, balance, blend, timing, and musical expression
• Rehearsal procedures, following a conductor, and performance etiquette
• Instrument‑specific instruction based on the ensemble and available instrumentation
• Concert preparation, rehearsals, and student performances, where applicable
• Teamwork, confidence, discipline, and appreciation for instrumental music

Preferred qualifications include:

• At least 60 college credits, where required by the applicable assignment or site
• Experience in band, instrumental music, music education, conducting, performance, or related musical disciplines
• Experience teaching, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, directing ensembles, providing private lessons, or leading activities with school‑age students
• Strong communication, organization, and classroom facilitation skills
• Availability to provide services for the accepted assignment schedule and communicate schedule issues as soon as reasonably practicable
• Ability to demonstrate musicianship while fostering collaboration, confidence, and student engagement

Preferred backgrounds may include band directors, music educators, private lesson instructors, college music students, performing musicians, teaching artists, ensemble directors, and others with relevant instructional or performance experience.

Assignments may utilize school‑provided instruments, sheet music, music stands, rehearsal materials, curriculum resources, lesson plans, and other instructional resources, where available.

Contractors may use their own instructional methods and materials when appropriate, safe, age‑appropriate, lawful, and…