Orchestra Teacher

Ferguson-Florissant School District • Ferguson, MO

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Middle School Traveling Orchestra Teacher leads string instruction and ensemble rehearsals across Ferguson Middle and Johnson-Wabash 6th Grade Center for grades 6–8. The role focuses on advanced technical skills, expressive performance, and preparing students for high school music programs. The teacher provides a consistent, high-standard strings curriculum across the district while working with site-based staff and the Fine Arts Coordinator. The position serves as an advocate and mentor for students’ musical growth and supports equitable access to instruments and coaching.

This is a 10-month academic-year position with 187 contract days and daily travel between assigned school sites. Built-in travel and collaborative planning time are provided, and mileage is reimbursed according to district policy. Salary is determined by experience and education under the Teacher Salary Schedule.

Requirements

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certification in Music (K–12).
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
• Reliable personal transportation for travel between assigned buildings.
• Understanding of the social-emotional needs of 12–14-year-olds and ability to keep students inspired and practicing.
• Skill in teaching advanced shifting, vibrato, and ensemble balance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead rehearsals for grades 6–8 using diverse, culturally responsive, and rigorous repertoire.
• Travel between middle school sites to provide consistent instruction and prepare students for high school music programs.
• Build relationships with students across multiple buildings and advocate for their musical growth.
• Collaborate with building-level leadership to integrate orchestra into the middle school experience and recruit students from primary and intermediate pipelines.
• Direct district-wide middle school festivals and concerts.
• Work with site-based staff and the Fine Arts Coordinator to maintain a consistent, high-standard strings curriculum.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement for travel between sites.
• Dedicated mentor within the Fine Arts department.
• Built-in travel time and collaborative planning time with fellow music educators.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• District-provided professional development focused on secondary instrumental pedagogy.
• 100% district-paid medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Access to the district health clinic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level