- Teaching beginning woodwinds (alto saxophone, clarinet, flute) for Grades 4-6 and co-directing the beginning band courses for these grades;
- Directing the Upper School Beginning Jazz Band;
- Preparing students for concerts and various performances, including those during Community Time and Chapel gatherings; and
- Conducting woodwind clinics for students in the 7/8 Jazz Band and the Upper School Intermediate and Advanced Jazz Bands. Preferred experience includes proficiency with music notation software such as Finale, Sibelius, or Dorico. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Trinity School seeks candidates who will add to the diversity of its school community. More than this, Trinity School is expressly committed to deepening its anti-racism practices and calls on all community members to engage in this work. Interested candidates should post a resume as well as a cover letter outlining their readiness for this position to: . Applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered.
Salary range: $69,200 - $165,700 (salary based upon experience)
Part-time Teacher of Performing Arts, Grades 4-12 - New York, United States - Trinity School
Description
Trinity School, a co-educational, K-12 institution located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, seeks a part-time Teacher of Performing Arts, Lower and Middle Schools beginning September 1, 2024.
The Trinity School seeks an experienced and collaborative music educator and conductor to teach beginning woodwinds and beginning concert band courses in Grades 4-6 and a beginning Jazz Band course in the Upper School. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of three years of teaching experience, a professional level of skill on their primary instrument, a love for working with students of all ages, and a wide range of musical ability. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a desire to work collaboratively, and a commitment to professional development and a sense of humor.
A Master's degree or higher in music education or performance is preferred.
The responsibilities of the position include: