Middle School Music Teacher​/Band Director

Middle School Music Teacher/Band Director

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Music - Band

Building Administration

Jackson Hole Middle School is seeking a dynamic and student-centered Band Director / Music Teacher to lead and grow a thriving middle school band program while supporting comprehensive music education for students in grades 6–8. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing beginning, intermediate, and advanced band students through high-quality instrumental instruction, ensemble leadership, and performance opportunities. This position plays a key role in strengthening the district's 6–12 music pipeline through collaboration with the K–12 music team.

Other areas of music instruction will be strongly considered, such as choir, guitar, and orchestra.

• Responsible for instruction in the areas of grades 6-8.
• Responsible for planning and leading two concerts per school year.
• Collaborating with the K-12 music team in aligning and supporting music education across all schools in the district.
• Teaches skills in music understanding/appreciation, harmony, explorations in music.
• Support the development of cultural awareness and understanding through music
• Plans/executes a balanced music program and organizes class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.
• Provides individual and small group instruction in order to adapt the music curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Encourages students to develop individual musical skills to the greatest extent possible. Utilizes repertoire of all types of music literature, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students.
• Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.
• Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs to instruments as required.
• Evaluates each students' musical growth, performance, and musical understanding. Assesses each individual's contribution to the performance of the group.
• Selects appropriate music, books and instructional aids to enhance learning and requisitions musical instruments and instructional supplies as necessary.
• Cooperation with the Building Principal and staff in providing musical programs for school assemblies, open house, parent meetings and seasonal programs.
• Communicates with parents and school staff on individual student's progress.
• Supports the school's improvement plan, and collaborates with staff to incorporate school improvement efforts into the music program.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in band education and instrumental music instruction.
• Experience directing and managing a school band program.
• Ability to recruit, develop, and retain student participation in band.
• Capacity to design and expand music offerings, including courses such as guitar or other contemporary music classes.

• All abilities of a "good" teacher: excellent classroom management, sound instructional practice, ability to communicate effectively with parents and other school personnel, etc.
• Ability to differentiate for learners at different academic and language levels
• Desire and ability to work collaboratively in a teaming situation.

• Bachelor's degree in Music Education.
• Applicants must be able to obtain a Wyoming PTSB teacher certification with a 6-12 or K-12
  Music Content Endorsement, required, that is issued by the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board ( (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ).

• Wyoming experience.
• Out-of-state experience up to 7 years.
• Degree – Bachelor's, Masters, or Doctorate.
• Semester Graduate Credits beyond Degree.

Salary pending approval of the 26/27 Compensation Package; 25/26 package can be found here.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.…