Interim: MS Band Assistant Director

POSITION OVERVIEW

Join a growth-oriented, collaborative learning community committed to developing the whole person for college and life. Westminster hires and retains passionate, talented, diverse educators like you to prepare our students to be lifelong learners, well-equipped to address local and global challenges. Westminster excels regionally and nationally in every area of school life, from academics to the arts and athletics, achieving excellence through a wide range of programming — and we need you to help us! 

In our Middle School, you’ll teach and learn alongside ninety other faculty who embody the same intellectual curiosity, wholesome intensity, and creative spirit as our students. As part of a Professional Learning Community, you’ll meet in teams to design lessons, create assessments, share ideas, and innovate for the future. 

The Interim Middle School Band Assistant Director is responsible for providing support and instruction for Westminster’s Middle School Band Program in alignment with National Music Standards and Westminster’s philosophy and strategic goals. While this position requires a well-rounded band director, ideal candidates will have particular expertise in single-reed instruments. The Assistant Director will lead excellence in student musicianship while maintaining a climate that encourages student engagement, participation, exploration, and creativity.

For our part, Westminster stands ready to support you with exceptional resources, including a Center for Teaching that provides workshops, cohorts, coaching, travel grants, and resources to help you be your best. At Westminster, you are more than just an academic expert; you make a difference in the lives of students, colleagues, and families – and they, in turn, make a difference in yours.

Supervisor: Head of Middle School

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Position Status:  Salaried, exempt, full-time, Interim

Interim Period:  Commencing on or about January 6, 2025, and concluding May 22, 2025

Hours of Work: Typical hours are 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend or evening work may be required. 

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a successful candidate.

• Relevant undergraduate degree; advanced degree preferred
• Demonstrated success teaching and conducting middle school band with a particular focus on beginning band
• Proficiency in teaching and playing single-reed instruments
• Familiarity with national trends in music education, including curriculum planning, interdisciplinary studies, and assessment initiatives
• Previous professional performance experience is preferred

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a classroom instructor for Middle School Band Classes, collaborating with the MS Band Director to develop solid foundational skills through small group instruction, individual coaching, and conducting small and large ensembles as needed.
• Supervises extracurricular ensembles, such as Jazz Band, as determined by the Director of Performing Arts
• Interfaces with the Director of Performing Arts regularly