Indoor Drumline Assistant - Drumline

Applications will be accepted Wednesday, July 1, 2026 12:00 AM - Friday, July 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time).

Location:

Marple Newtown School District

Units: 5, Number of Positions: 1

Job Description:

Indoor Drumline is a club that is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students at Marple Newtown and offers the students a multitude of activities as well as an opportunity to socialize and make lasting friendships.

Effective:  School Year

• Experience :
  Experience working with school age students and coordinating and managing events.
• Skills :
  Strong managerial, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to work with students of all ability levels.

• Education :
  Valid PA teaching certificate.

• A faculty advisor acts as a liaison between the school administration and the club, providing guidance to student leaders and members.
• Advisors work with student leaders to plan events and create opportunities for inclusion.
• Advisors work with program staff to communicate information, and support and build lasting relationships.
• Advisors will supervise all club-related events and meetings.
• Assist in instructing students in drumline (battery) percussion techniques, including snare, tenor, and bass drum fundamentals, stick control, timing, and ensemble precision.
• Support rehearsals outside the school day by teaching and reinforcing percussion parts, providing targeted feedback, and ensuring accuracy in rhythm, coordination, and performance quality.
• Collaborate with the Drumline Director and instructional staff to ensure alignment of battery percussion with front ensemble, visual elements, and overall show design.
• Assist with performance and competition preparation, including equipment setup and maintenance, student supervision, and reinforcement of expectations for discipline, teamwork, and safety.
• Has read and understands obligations as outlined in MNSD School Board Policies.
• Other duties as assigned by Administration.

Frequency of meetings:
September – June; meet 1/week for an hour; 8-10 events per year

Approximate number of students enrolled:
Approximately 40 students

Clearances:
In accordance with the school code, Act 24 and all related clearances.

Interested candidates should submit an on-line application.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the MNSD Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972;
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at .

Marple Newtown School District
36 Media Line Road
Newtown Square, PA 19073
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