Assistant Band Director, Grades 5-12

University School of Nashville

Assistant Band Director, Grades 5-12

August 2021

University School of Nashville seeks a part-time band assistant with woodwind experience to join a well-established performing arts faculty. The school’s instrumental music program draws interest across grade levels, culminating in successful high school concert/pep and jazz bands, in addition to a high school chamber ensemble. The position calls for excellent teamwork with instrumental instructor colleagues, for versatility in the classroom, and for creativity working with busy, talented students.  Classes occur largely in settings with collaborative teaching combined in instrumental sections, in a varied schedule. The band assistant reports to the Head of Middle School and the Head of High School. This position is part-time, benefit eligible (3-4 classes per day).

The successful candidate will have at least a bachelor’s degree in music; a master’s in education, music, or a related field is preferred. Experience working with middle- or high-school-age students is important and the applicant should be comfortable working closely with colleagues in other departments and with programs in our educational neighborhood, including Vanderbilt University, Belmont University, Fisk University, and Nashville’s Music Row.

USN has a deep commitment to equitable and just community spaces. Candidates should be knowledgeable of research on how implicit biases in race, ethnicity, gender identity and socioeconomic class can shape curricula and pedagogy, classroom culture, and student outcomes. Candidates should be able to translate that knowledge into demonstrable actions that promote equitable and just teaching and learning.  

The School

University School of Nashville is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational day school with enrollment of 1,080 students kindergarten through twelfth grade.  In 1915, the George Peabody College for Teachers opened Peabody Demonstration School, USN’s predecessor, which earned acclaim for its curriculum and faculty. In 1974, Peabody College announced plans to close PDS, and a group of parents, alumni, students, and teachers reconstituted and re-chartered the school as University School of Nashville. 

USN’s midtown location adjacent to Vanderbilt University and its Peabody College for Teachers reminds us each day of our beginnings 106 years ago in the demonstration school culture of innovation and educational best practices. It’s a vibrant educational community for both students and teachers in the midst of a dynamic city.

In the USN community, students expect much of each other, and faculty benefit from that high standard. We seek educators who are enthusiastic about their own learning to complement their teaching, and we offer many opportunities for professional development. USN is committed to creating an institutional environment that mirrors the cultural and ethnic composition of greater Nashville. USN encourages a diverse applicant pool and provides equal employment opportunities for employees and job applicants.

Qualifications and Experience

• Licensure and/or bachelor's degree in subject-area field; graduate degree preferred
• Relevant teaching experience, preferably in an independent school setting
• Extensive knowledge of and experience working with preadolescent and adolescent learners
• Experience with a diverse school community

Skills and abilities

• Communicate clearly and effectively with students, colleagues, and other members of the school community, both verbally and in writing
• Work collaboratively with students, colleagues, and other members of the school community
• Work effectively with students of varying abilities and learning styles
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
• Display an eagerness to learn and ability to adapt to change
• Integrate technology into the curriculum and deliver classes using technology
• Demonstrate integrity at all times and maintain confidentiality as needed

Please be prepared to upload the following items through USN's online application for this position:

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