Band Together Lead

NJ PERFORMING ARTS•Newark, NJ

6d•$0 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Band Together Lead serves as a primary bridge between the Band Together faculty and the Creative Practice leadership team at NJPAC during Fall/Spring arts training. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in band, jazz and instrumental ensemble instruction, a strong command of music education pedagogy, and the organizational acumen to manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs. They model professional excellence for faculty and students alike, and are committed to making the band accessible to learners at the entry level of musical development.

Requirements

Must be available on Saturdays for the entirety of the program
Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance or Music Education required
Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching and leading a band
Strong leadership and communication skills
Proficiency with notation software and ability to arrange music for specific skill sets as needed
Experience working with entry-level beginner instrumentalists and a genuine enthusiasm for that work
Submit Resume and Teaching Philosophy

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison between Teaching Artists (TAs), Education Assistants (EAs), and the Creative Practice leadership team, gathering and prioritizing faculty needs and elevating high-priority items to the Director of Creative Practice.
Maintain consistent communication with site-based team members, program directors, and NJPAC Program Managers to ensure alignment across the Band Together program.
Lead or participate in discipline-specific meetings to advance program goals and uphold instructional quality across all classrooms.
Maintain a consistent, visible presence as a site leader and model of professional conduct for faculty and students.
Demonstrate a commitment to NJPAC's mission of making the arts accessible to all young people, and bring that commitment into every facet of program leadership.
Submit a Final Reflection Report at the close of each program year.
Submit all classroom and instrumental needs to the Director of Creative Practice by the established Thursday weekly deadline - two days prior to Saturday program.
Document and relay technical requirements for ensemble performances and band showcases to ensure successful production execution.
Coordinate substitute teacher arrangements and provide direct classroom coverage or instructional support during unexpected faculty absences.
Identify and recommend TAs and EAs with specialized backgrounds in band and ensemble instruction to support program staffing and growth.
Assist NJPAC Program Managers in the creation and distribution of program materials, including application documents, communication logs, spreadsheets, professional development outlines, and concert scripts.
Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum to develop and finalize program outlines that integrate instrumental technique with Band resources, ensuring a coherent and progressive student learning experience.
Partner with the Director of Professional Learning to support faculty training initiatives, making band concepts accessible and applicable for instructors working with students across all skill levels.
Foster a classroom environment in which students develop both individual technical proficiency and the collaborative skills essential.
Track student progress.
Act as a key liaison among artists, teachers, and NJPAC Program Managers in the lead-up to the band's final concert.
Contribute to artistic decision-making, including artist and repertoire selection, in collaboration with the Senior Director of Creative Practice.
Coordinate communications with all participating artists, including the Teacher Ensemble, guest artists, TD Jazz for Teens ensembles, and special school ensembles.
Collect and relay equipment needs from all performing artists to the production team.
Collaborate with NJPAC Program Managers on concert logistics, including running order, seating arrangements, and backstage coordination, and support emcee preparation.