Performing Arts - Assistant Director of Orchestra

About Saint Andrew’s School
Saint Andrew's School is an independent, co-educational school for grades PK-12, Saint Andrew's is both a day school and a boarding school, educating students from across the United States and throughout the world. As a college preparatory school in the Episcopal tradition, Saint Andrew's welcomes students of all faiths, customs, cultures, and beliefs. "Honor Above All," academic excellence and education in Mind, Body, and Spirit reflect Saint Andrew's experience. We are committed to educating the "whole child" while instilling a dedication to lifelong learning. 

Saint Andrew’s School employees are committed to the mission to provide educational excellence in an inclusive community, fostering lifelong learning and nurturing each individual in mind, body, and spirit in the Episcopal tradition. 

Position Description 
This individual serves as the Assistant Director of Orchestras, fulfilling all Assistant Director duties for Lower, Middle, and Upper School Orchestra classes. This position also provides support for all concerts, organizes some extracurricular events (i.e. Strings Club), and teaches sectional instruction and provides one on one instruction as needed.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Co-teach Grade 4 Exploratory Music Class, Grade 5 Orchestra, Middle School Intermediate Orchestra, and Upper School Orchestra.
• Will teach up to two orchestra classes.
• Collaborate with the Director of Orchestras to develop and implement the curriculum, including overseeing repertoire selection.
• Create orchestra course documentation as determined by the divisional expectations, working to vertically align curriculum.
• Conduct and organize orchestra student participation at extracurricular events as directed by the Director of Performing Arts. These may include chapel performances as well as special Admissions or Advancement events.
• Provide sectional instruction as appropriate for all LS, MS, and US Orchestras.
• Assist with Lower School instrument pickup and supervision of Lower School students during class transitions.
• Assist with instrument tuning at the start of each class.
• Assist with the restoration and organization of Orchestra room and storage areas.
• Serve as an advisor.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Performing Arts.

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred 
• At least three years teaching in an independent school or equivalent experience
• A willingness to collaborate
• Cultural competence
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Clear written and oral communication skill
   

Physical Demands:  Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, and for the majority of the work day. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds.

Saint Andrew’s School is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, gender, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability or handicap, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirement of all federal, state, and local laws. 

Saint Andrew’s is a drug-free workplace. All employees must successfully maintain an acceptable Level II criminal background check.  Saint Andrew’s School may, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the school’s changing needs.