Indoor Percussion Assistant, Part-Time

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre‑K through 12th grade private schools, where approximately 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds receive a cost‑free home and a top‑notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students for future generations.

The MHS Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) program allows students to learn a variety of instruments and explore their interests right on campus. They benefit from expert instruction, with the school covering the cost of instruments, equipment, and lessons.

Indoor Percussion 1st Assistant – seasonal position for the upcoming winter indoor percussion season.

• Assist with recruitment and organization of the indoor percussion group.
• Conduct weekly rehearsals and provide small‑group instruction for battery and mallet instruments.
• Support the percussion instructor in planning and delivering lessons.

• High school diploma with percussion experience required.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in music (Percussion specialist).
• Preferred:
  Two or more years of teaching experience.
• Preferred:
  Strong marching band and/or drum corps experience.
• Ability to interact positively and professionally with students of different ages and skill levels.
• Commitment to high student achievement and support for all students in a diverse, multicultural environment.
• High degree of integrity as a role model for MHS students.

Part‑time, seasonal – November through April (approximately 200 hours).

Stipend: $3,922 – $5,098, determined by experience.

Temporary work.

Milton Hershey School does not discriminate in admissions or other programs and services on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religious creed or disability. The school is an equal opportunity employer.