Faculty - Performing Arts - Assistant Director of Orchestra

Saint Andrew's School•Boca Raton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Andrew's School is seeking an Assistant Director of Orchestras to support orchestra classes across Lower, Middle, and Upper School. This role involves co-teaching, curriculum development, organizing extracurricular events, and providing sectional and one-on-one instruction. The position also assists with administrative tasks related to orchestra classes and serves as an advisor. The school is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory institution in the Episcopal tradition, committed to educating the 'whole child' in an inclusive community.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
At least three years teaching in an independent school or equivalent experience
A willingness to collaborate
Cultural competence
Excellent organizational skills
Demonstrated leadership skills
Clear written and oral communication skill

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Co-teach Grade 4 Exploratory Music Class, Grade 5 Orchestra, Middle School Intermediate Orchestra, and Upper School Orchestra.
Teach up to two orchestra classes.
Collaborate with the Director of Orchestras to develop and implement the curriculum, including overseeing repertoire selection.
Create orchestra course documentation as determined by the divisional expectations, working to vertically align curriculum.
Conduct and organize orchestra student participation at extracurricular events as directed by the Director of Performing Arts.
Provide sectional instruction as appropriate for all LS, MS, and US Orchestras.
Assist with Lower School instrument pickup and supervision of Lower School students during class transitions.
Assist with instrument tuning at the start of each class.
Assist with the restoration and organization of Orchestra room and storage areas.
Serve as an advisor.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Performing Arts.