Coordinator of Music Programming

The Nueva School•Hillsborough, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nueva School seeks a full-time PreK-12 Music Program Coordinator. Well-qualified candidates will be creative, energetic, and passionate people with experience implementing and running music programs. This is a cross-divisional and cross-campus position that requires a deep love of a variety of musical genres and backgrounds, strong communication and organizational skills, excellent collaboration skills and an ability to work with students and families along their musical journeys. Each day at Nueva is collaborative, dynamic, and grounded in meaningful relationships with students and colleagues. As the Music Program Coordinator, you’ll meet with our music instructors regularly, lead the Nueva String Ensemble in collaboration with its current director, run the PK-12 Menuhin Program, and teach two music electives in the middle school (a sixth grade Beatles Bands class and another class based on your interests and talents). You may also teach an elective in the upper school in future years and coach rock bands in the middle school. The day’s schedule varies. Some days, you’ll begin by reviewing the schedule of lessons and approving lesson time cards for the instrumental music instructors as part of managing ten private music instructors. You’ll plan meetings, field trips and concerts for the Menuhin students. During lunch or recess, you might coach a rock band made up of middle school students. On Tuesday and Thursdays, you’ll teach two electives in the middle school during the two afternoon blocks. On some evenings, you’ll support the Evening Recital and Open Stage concerts for grade K-8. In May, our students go on trips. The Music Program Coordinator travels with the middle school for a week-long trip with the 5th, 6th or 7th graders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Music, Musicology, or a closely related field
Experience working with adolescents in an educational or program setting
Demonstrated expertise and strong foundational knowledge in music and/or musicology
Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and active listening
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Effective problem-solving skills and sound judgment
Experience managing programs, projects, or teams across a range of age groups

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in Music, Musicology, or a related field
Experience in an independent school or similar educational environment
Experience developing or leading music programs, ensembles, or curriculum
Demonstrated experience overseeing budgets, billing processes, or resource allocation
Experience collaborating across departments or with diverse stakeholders
Familiarity with a wide range of musical genres, traditions, and pedagogical approaches
A desire to learn by doing and to learn with and from others
A desire to work collaboratively
Flexibility and creativity in working in a dynamic environment where new ideas, mistakes, and iteration are embraced
A profound openness to feedback, iteration, and improvement.
An ability to step up and take initiative
Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion

Responsibilities

Support of the Music Department
Lead hiring for music teachers and music instructors
Work with music faculty to document the scope and sequence of the PreK-12 program
Oversee music department budget and work with division heads on expenditures
Collaborate with division leadership and music faculty to arrange performances/assemblies
Assist with setting up and taking down equipment for performances
Work with music faculty to maintain and purchase key instruments and materials
Collaborate with the drama faculty and fine arts faculty for culmination events
Coordinate and create a master Music/Arts calendar that coordinates all musical, drama and fine arts performances and events
Coordinate with Admissions and Development for musical performances at admissions events
Work closely with Operations to reserve spaces for events
Coordinate and work with the Nueva Parent Association and parent volunteers to support the music program
Develop further the Menuhin and Private Lesson Program at the upper school
Coach chamber ensembles where appropriate, including the Nueva String Ensemble
Create and maintain a Nueva Music Program website that contains descriptions of the music program, a music event calendar, audio/video of performances, and other student projects
Record Nueva concerts and music events to be included on music program website
Time permitting, teach lessons to K-8 students when needed
Teach two music electives in the middle school and (in the future) one music elective at the upper school (e.g. music theory, composition, improvisation)
Instrumental Music/Menuhin Program
Lead advanced music studies program (Menuhin Program) and serve as liaison between the program and the school’s divisions
Manage instrumental lessons and ensemble programs, including reviewing and approving music and submitting Menuhin lesson invoices
Act as a liaison between music faculty and division leadership to ensure clear communication about schedules
Review student reflections and support individual music instructors with student development plans
Plan visits of guest speakers for the Program (twice yearly)
Manage coordination of Menuhin field trips (twice yearly)
Schedule and run evening recitals (monthly)
Schedule and supervise monthly Menuhin lunches
Schedule, plan, and run twice yearly community outreach performances
Overview budget for the Menuhin program
Plan and supervise 8th grade and upper school Menuhin recitals
Provide piano accompaniment for students during concerts and recitals