Associate Band Director, Middle and Upper School

Pace Academy•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pace Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Associate Band Director to assist with its Middle and Upper School band programs. This role involves classroom instruction, working with individual students during and after school hours, and participating in school activities and events. The Associate Band Director will co-teach band classes, design K-12 percussion curricula, help manage performances and trips, and actively contribute to fostering a thriving arts program. The school emphasizes a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and seeks candidates who can incorporate these principles into their professional roles.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in music education
Percussion specialist preferred
Demonstrated experience teaching Middle and/or Upper School band required
A strong sense of humor, flexibility and a strong desire to work with adolescents is required
Excellent communication skills and professionalism in order to communicate with students, colleagues and parents
Belief in the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the life of a school so as to foster a sense of belonging is required
Attendance at evening and weekend functions is occasionally required
Must be able to work on campus for in-person learning

Responsibilities

Teaches and co-teaches all Middle and Upper School band classes
In partnership with the Band Director, schedules, organizes and attends band performances, concerts, school-sponsored trips and events
Fulfills all administrative duties commensurate with a band of this scope
Engages with fifth-grade students who are interested in band
Prepares and defines curriculum for all percussion students across all divisions of the school
Teaches woodwind, brass and/or percussion sectionals among all band classes
Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops
Effectively incorporates principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in teaching and classroom culture
Communicates effectively with parents in a timely manner
Leads parent-teacher conferences and attends parent gatherings
Participates in the co-curricular activities of the school community (such as coaching, sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, etc.)
Other duties as assigned