Classroom Teacher / Music

Connecticut REAP • New Canaan, CT

61d

About The Position

We are seeking a percussion instructor with experience building world-class percussion programs to give a jumpstart to the percussion program in New Canaan Public Schools. General Responsibilities Provide specialized instruction to percussion students. Maintain and repair the high-end percussion equipment in our schools. Write and design show music for the Winter Percussion Ensemble. Collaborate with the Band Directors to implement best percussion-teaching practices. Winter Percussion 10 Evening Winter Percussion Rehearsals 1 Winter Percussion Show on Saturday, 4/11 In-School Instruction 10 In-School Sectionals at NCHS 10 In-School Sectionals at Saxe MS Scheduled in collaboration with the Band Directors Maintenance 5 Maintenance Sessions The Percussion consultant will be responsible for the maintenance and repairs of the percussion inventory at NCHS and Saxe MS. These instruments are expensive, sensitive, and require many different skill sets because there is such a large variety of instruments. Some tasks would be: Tune drums regularly. Change out and replace drum heads on all concert and marching equipment. Provide specialized instruction to all students and band directors on best-practices to maintain the instruments. Compensation for the position will be a Class 4 Stipend per Article 13F of the NCEA contract, $4,622. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2489/NCPS/5480554/NCEA_Contract_2025-2028.pdf. Please complete an application on our district website, www.ncps-k12.org and upload a resume and cover letter. Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Percussion instructor experience
• Experience building world-class percussion programs

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction to percussion students.
• Maintain and repair the high-end percussion equipment in our schools.
• Write and design show music for the Winter Percussion Ensemble.
• Collaborate with the Band Directors to implement best percussion-teaching practices.
• Tune drums regularly.
• Change out and replace drum heads on all concert and marching equipment.
• Provide specialized instruction to all students and band directors on best-practices to maintain the instruments.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
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