Band Teacher (Part Time, After School, In-Person)

Position Overview

Concorde Education is seeking an engaging, student-centered Band Teacher to facilitate a short-format after-school band enrichment course for students (grade band varies by assignment). This course supports students in developing foundational musicianship, ensemble skills, and performance confidence through structured rehearsals and group music-making. Instruction may serve beginner musicians, mixed-experience ensembles, or instrument-section focused groups depending on the site’s needs and available instruments.

Major Topics Can Include

• Ensemble norms and rehearsal expectations (focus, respect, collaboration)
• Instrument care, setup, and maintenance routines (age-appropriate)
• Tone production fundamentals (breathing/embouchure for winds; bowing basics for strings if applicable; sticking for percussion)
• Posture, hand position, and technique fundamentals
• Reading music basics (staff, clefs as applicable, notes, rests, rhythm values)
• Counting and rhythm practice (subdivision, tempo, steady beat)
• Scales and foundational exercises (level-dependent)
• Listening skills (blend, balance, tuning, entrances, cutoffs)
• Ensemble skills (following a conductor, dynamics, articulation, phrasing)
• Rehearsal strategies (chunking, slow practice, repetition, goal-setting)
• Performance preparation (stage presence, etiquette, reflection)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a 10-session band course with clear objectives and structured rehearsal plans
• Differentiate instruction for mixed ability levels and provide targeted support by section/instrument
• Maintain safe routines for instrument handling, storage, and classroom management
• Create an inclusive, supportive environment that encourages participation and persistence
• Communicate professionally with site staff and Concorde program contacts regarding attendance and session completion tracking
• Adapt pacing and repertoire to student readiness and site logistics while maintaining intended outcomes
• Support students in preparing for a culminating performance or showcase (as applicable)

Qualifications (Required)

• Minimum of 60 college credits (or Associate degree in progress/completed)
• Demonstrated experience teaching or directing ensembles and/or providing instrument instruction
• Proficiency in music fundamentals and rehearsal pedagogy (beginner to intermediate level)
• Experience working with school-age students in structured settings (school, after-school, camps, youth ensembles)
• Strong facilitation skills, clear communication, and confident classroom presence
• Reliable, punctual, and professional; able to follow school policies and program boundaries
• Comfort supporting rehearsal in a school setting with varied instrumentation and limited rehearsal time