Seasonal Percussion Instructor; Part-Time

Seasonal Percussion Instructor (Part-Time)

Position

Description:

St. Edward High School has a fantastic opportunity available for a percussion instructor for the 2026 band season, beginning June 1 and working through the end of band season in November or December. The percussion instructor will be tasked with teaching battery and front ensemble, basic playing, movement technique, part placement, and performance preparation. Rehearsal schedule:
Mondays and Thursdays, 3:45–5:45 p.m., and Tuesdays, 6–9 p.m.

Responsibilities:

• Teach all music for performances to the battery and front ensemble.
• Ensure that band activities support the school’s mission and provide a safe and supportive band experience.
• Exhibit appropriate, professional behavior, positive attitude, and work ethic as expected by a youth leader.
• Assist with percussion tryouts from June 2 to June 6.
• Attend the majority of band rehearsals and all adjudicated performances.
• Work closely with the band director and assistant band director to understand deadlines, modify parts as needed, and support and enforce school rules and standards.
• Keep students engaged and create a culture of participation and respect.
• Perform other band-related duties as needed.

Requirements:

• Exhibit a passion for music.
• Proficiency in playing and instructing others to play percussion instruments.
• Experience writing for percussion, including both battery and front ensemble.
• Minimum 2 years of music instruction experience preferred. Past participation in competitive marching band or drum corps desired.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Successful BCI/FBI background screen and can Cleveland Diocese Virtus training.

St. Edward High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to building an employee population that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, dedicated to incorporating cultural humility in our daily work-routines. All hiring decisions are made based on an applicant’s qualifications, merit and the school’s needs. St. Edward High School provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, age, sex, color, disability, or national origin in its procedures of employment, assignment, recruitment, termination, wage increase and selection, for in-service or training or other benefits.