Jobs · Art & Creative · California

Coach (Prop 28): Music Designer for Marching Band - Santa Teresa High School

East Side Union High School District · San Jose, CA · 3 wk ago
Art & CreativePart-time

As one of California’s largest high school districts, we offer rewarding and exciting employment opportunities that impact our students and community in a positive way. We provide a supportive team environment with a shared passion and common goal of equipping students with the education and skills they need to succeed in college and career. In addition to competitive salaries and 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents, we focus on personal professional development.

About the Role

The East Side Union High School District (ESUHSD) seeks a skilled and passionate composer/arranger to write music for one or more of the district's high school Marching Band and/or Winter Percussion programs. Throughout the production, the composer/arranger will work alongside the credentialed teacher at a District High School, supporting students of varying skill levels. This role includes design, rehearsal preparation, instruction, and performance support at one or more school sites, contributing to a high-quality production for a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

  • Design the music for the season-specific production
  • Attend and assist the director at rehearsals as scheduled
  • Attend performances as scheduled with the director
  • Stay informed about the director's goals and timelines/deadlines for materials to be produced and/or learned by the students
  • Foster student creativity, discipline, and teamwork in a culturally responsive and inclusive environment

This is a seasonal position tied to a specific production: Marching Band (one season/production) or Winter Percussion (one season/production).

Requirements

  • Experience with music composition, transcription, and/or arranging for Marching Band and/or Winter Percussion
  • Experience teaching high school-aged students
  • Experience teaching small and large group instruction
  • Must complete an online application and submit a resume and letters of recommendation/reference
  • Selected candidates must pass fingerprint clearance and provide current TB test results prior to employment

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 100% benefits coverage for employees and their dependents
  • Focus on personal and professional development

Similar jobs