Band Director​/Music Teacher

Fort Myers, FL Full Time Education Posted 07/02/2026

Build a Legacy. Inspire Excellence. Lead the Dunbar Tiger Band and Music Department.

Dunbar High School is seeking an energetic, visionary, and student-centered Director of Bands to lead and expand one of Southwest Florida's most exciting music programs.

• Building a championship-caliber marching band
• Developing outstanding concert and ensembles
• Creating a culture of excellence, discipline, pride, and family
• Recruiting and retaining student musicians
• Preparing students for collegiate and professional opportunities
• Engaging families and the community through exceptional performances

• Supportive school leadership
• Outstanding students with tremendous potential
• Strong community pride and tradition
• Modern academic programs including International Baccalaureate (IB) and STEM pathways
• Opportunity to build one of Florida's premier high school band programs
• Competitive salary and benefits through the School District of Lee County

If you are ready to make a lasting impact and build something extraordinary, we want to hear from you.

Bachelors Degree in Music.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage candidates who have experience with:

• Show-style and corps-style marching bands
• HBCU marching band traditions and performance techniques
• High-energy halftime productions
• Concert band instruction and music performance assessment preparation
• Basic Choral Knowledge Is Helpful
• Leadership development and student mentorship

Comprehensive High School with 1700 students which includes the International Baccalaureate Program as well as as advanced STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). The marching band has been a staple in the community as a show band.