Music Instructor Band Faculty - French Horn Specialist
About Saint Andrew’s School
Saint Andrew's School is an independent, co-educational school for grades PK-12, Saint Andrew's is both a day school and a boarding school, educating students from across the United States and throughout the world. As a college preparatory school in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Andrew's welcomes students of all faiths, customs, cultures, and beliefs. "Honor Above All," academic excellence and education in Mind, Body, and Spirit reflect Saint Andrew's experience. We are committed to educating the "whole child" while instilling a dedication to lifelong learning.
Saint Andrew’s School seeks employees who are committed to our mission to provide educational excellence in an inclusive community, fostering lifelong learning and nurturing each individual in mind, body, and spirit in the Episcopal tradition. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds and experiences will help us promote an inclusive school culture. We are committed to respecting the dignity of each member of our community, and we strive to recruit a diverse and talented faculty and staff.
Position Summary
This individual serves as Band faculty, fulfilling all duties for Lower, Middle, and Upper School Band classes, supporting the Band Directors and teaching French Horn sectionals. This position also supervises Performing Arts students at evening concerts, chapels, assemblies, and special school events. This position is required to participate in the annual Lower School Performing Arts Explorations and in the Upper and Middle School Music Performance Assessments. This position also has the potential to be configured to include Band Director responsibilities. Starting salary will be $50,000 and will increase based on experience and education credentials.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teach students in French Horn in Lower School Grade 4 Band, Grade 5 Band, Middle School Beginning, Concert, and Advanced Bands, and Upper School Symphonic Band.
- Manage all Saint Andrew’s Band instrument rentals.
- Collaborate with the Band Directors and colleagues to develop and implement the curriculum, including repertoire selection.
- Support Band students at all co-curricular events, as directed by the Director of Performing Arts. These may include concerts on or off campus, Music Performance Assessments, Band Trips, or Band Festivals.
- Support Band students in school performances including but not limited to assembly performances, chapels, Admissions, or Advancement events.
- Participate in Tri-M Music Honor Society as a Co-Sponsor with the Band Director.
- Provide support to the US Pep Band and Band Director with regular attendance at rehearsals and performances.
- Provide sectional instruction as appropriate for all LS, MS, and US French Horn students.
- Provide extra help to Band students.
- Regularly attend all Division, Department, Band, and Production meetings.
- Serve as an advisor.
- Other duties as assigned by the Head of School and Director of Performing Arts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred
- At least three (3) years teaching French Horn/Band in an independent school or equivalent experience
- A willingness to collaborate
- Cross Cultural competence
- Excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Clear written and oral communication skill
Saint Andrew’s School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, gender, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability or handicap, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirement of all federal, state, and local laws.
Saint Andrew’s is a drug-free workplace. All employees must successfully maintain an acceptable Level II criminal background check. Saint Andrew’s School may, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the school’s changing needs.