All School | Concert Band Director | 2023
Full Time
Seattle, WA 98125
$68,225 - $119,165 a year
Posted
Job description
- Teach 6th grade beginning band, the combined 7th and 8th grade Middle School concert band, and the Upper School concert band.
- Collaborate actively with colleagues to develop curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment that emphasizes project-based, culturally-responsive, student-centered learning.
- Serve as an advisor for a small group of students. This involves being present for morning check-in, daily community time in the afternoon, writing advisor comments for report cards, and communicating with parents/guardians in fall conferences (and additionally, as needed).
- Provide academic support for students outside of class time as needed (e.g., answer homework questions via email, provide extra help during lunch or study halls).
- Attend department meetings , faculty meetings, professional development days, and other all-school events.
- Participate in the life of the school community, including in distributed leadership roles, and in experiential parts of our program, such as outdoor trips and service learning days.
- The successful applicant will have a bachelor’s degree in music; a master’s degree in music education or equivalent professional experience is preferred.
- Experience teaching beginning and intermediate band in a classroom environment is preferred
- Exceptional motivator of young musicians and have demonstrated success building outstanding wind ensembles and/or symphony orchestras.
- At least three years of full-time teaching experience in an independent or public school is preferred
- References should address the candidate’s ability to attract and retain students in their ensembles, instruct a wide range of students enthusiastically, and to work collaboratively and harmoniously with other adults in an educational setting
- Demonstrated cultural awareness, including knowledge of themselves and the cultural lenses they bring to interactions. The candidate will understand different perspectives; interact respectfully with cultures other than their own; and cultivate meaningful relationships with people that have different cultural frameworks.
- Satisfactory completion of three criminal background checks.
- Proof of COVID vaccination and booster to human resources. Candidates requesting a medical and/or religious exemption should reach out to Human Resources.
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (based on FTE)
- Dependent medical and vision subsidy
- Retirement with generous employer contribution
- Life/disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Free lunch
- Free parking
- Bus/bike benefits
- Housing assistance program
- Reduced facility rentals
- Passport Corporate membership
- Computer loan program
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Use of school library and gymnasium
JobID: 1736
Position Type:
Faculty
Faculty
Date Posted:
4/28/2023
4/28/2023
Location:
All School
All School
Lakeside School, an independent coeducational day school located in north Seattle, Washington, is seeking an experienced music educator to serve as Concert Band Director. This full-time, permanent position is responsible for wind and percussion pedagogy in grades 6 through 12. The Concert Band Director is a member of the Middle and Upper School Performing Arts Departments and reports to the Middle and Upper School Directors They will teach 6th grade beginning band, 7th and 8th grade concert band, and a high school concert band. This person will also be an advisor at the Middle School, working closely with a group of 8-9 students and participating in or supporting experiential education programs like service learning and the outdoor program. All music teachers collaborate to develop curriculum, select repertoire, and offer an inclusive and innovative program. In addition to working closely with the string and vocal teachers, the band director leads a team of wind and percussion coaches who work with students in sectionals and small-group settings.
Responsibilities
Requirements and Qualifications
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and work history via the online application. Candidate cover letters should address the following questions: What attracts you to this job opportunity and what questions do you have about our community?
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: $68,225 - $119,165, based upon experience and education.
Lakeside School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding candidates and provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits include:
Working At Lakeside
At Lakeside we are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community. To learn more about working at Lakeside, including our professional development and mentoring programs, benefits, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for involvement in non-academic programs, please visit our Careers page on the Lakeside School website.
Salary Range: $68,225 - $119,165, based upon experience and education.
Lakeside School is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding candidates and provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits include:
Working At Lakeside
At Lakeside we are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community. To learn more about working at Lakeside, including our professional development and mentoring programs, benefits, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for involvement in non-academic programs, please visit our Careers page on the Lakeside School website.
Equity in hiring
: According to various studies, women and people of color are more likely to not apply for a job if they see themselves as not meeting every requirement of the posting, which means employers miss meeting potentially ideal candidates. Lakeside School is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where employees from diverse cultures are affirmed and equipped to lead an inclusive learning environment for our students. Please apply even if you don’t meet every single requirement.
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