Band Director / Music Teacher at Damien High School
About the Employer
Inspired by St. Damien of Moloka’i, a member of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Damien High School, an all-male Catholic school, develops men of Service, Scholarship, and Faith, prepared to engage in a global society. Damien High School is a nationally recognized leader in academic excellence and is well-respected for developing the talents and potential of young men. Damien High School is owned and operated by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA).
Job Summary
Job Summary
Damien High School seeks a Band Director/Music Teacher (immediate opening). Teaching and Director responsibilities will include teaching introductory Instrumental Music courses, Concert Band, Jazz Band, and directing the Spartan Regiment Marching Band. The ideal candidate is an experienced instrumentalist and conductor who enjoys working with high school-aged students and their families. Applicants should have strong musicianship, confident leadership skills, the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and administrators in a team decision-making environment, excellent oral and written communication skills, and technical proficiency across all brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments in standard Band literature.
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in music or music education. Ability to teach technique on all woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments to beginning students. Ability to effectively and efficiently run a rehearsal for large ensembles within the class periods allotted Organizational skills to plan large events effectively and to schedule and arrange for performances, including logistics to and from marching competitions. Budgeting and financial skills to monitor program expenditures, make decisions about purchasing and reconcile invoices
Requirements / Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in music or music education. Ability to teach technique on all woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments to beginning students. Ability to effectively and efficiently run a rehearsal for large ensembles within the class periods allotted Organizational skills to plan large events effectively and to schedule and arrange for performances, including logistics to and from marching competitions. Budgeting and financial skills to monitor program expenditures, make decisions about purchasing and reconcile invoices
Comments and Other Information
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and list of professional references to Dr. Mike Castillo, Principal: mcastillo@damien-hs.edu
Comments and Other Information
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and list of professional references to Dr. Mike Castillo, Principal: mcastillo@damien-hs.edu
Application Deadline
1/19/2024 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/22/2023
Contact
Mike Castillo
909-596-1946
909-596-1946
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$43,203-$88,000; DOE
Length of Work Year
10 months
Employment Type
Full Time