Latin Jazz Band Director; Strings- Amigos School

Latin Jazz Band Director (Strings)- Amigos School

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Job : 5932487
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Description of
Service Opportunity:

This role is for the Latin Jazz Band at Amigos School. This is specific for the Strings Teacher.

The Latin Jazz Band is an after-school VPA formal program where students are exposed to a variety of jazz styles, learning improvisation skills and perform as a large ensemble for concerts and events.

The goal of jazz band is to learn:
improvisation
develop rehearsal and practice skills
develop technique and facility on instruments
listen and analyze different styles of jazz with en emphasis on Latin Jazz
perform in different big band and combo charts

Requirements:

Direct and teacher emerging musicians in upper schools from 6th to 8th grade at Amigos School.

Work with Amigos to create performance opportunities and rehearsals

Must speak Spanish and have the ability to teach in Spanish language

Coordinate reheasals and learning in latin jazz music

Care and stewardship of instruments

Create and commit to a full year of rehearsals with performance

October 23 , 2026 through May 21, 2027

Flat Rate $1700.00

Position Type: Part-Time

• Cambridge Public Schools
• 135 Berkshire Street
• Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141
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