Jazz Band Director

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Summary
Bring your passion for jazz to the next generation of musicians! Maynard High School is seeking a High School Jazz Band Director to inspire, challenge, and lead our talented student performers.

This position is for 1 afternoon/evening per week plus performances. It is a stipend position as listed in the MEA Union Contract.

Title
High School Jazz Band Director

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in music

Sufficient knowledge of the variety of materials available for Jazz Band use

Ability to improvise effectively on at least one jazz oriented instrument

Experience in the coaching or directorship of a jazz ensemble or similar playing experience

Additional qualifications as the Principal may find appropriate or acceptable

Reports To
Building Principal

Position Goal

Develop and foster the student's understanding, appreciation and playing abilities of jazz and popular music styles

Provide performance opportunities in and outside of school

Responsibilities

Instruct students in improvisation, jazz playing techniques and theory

Organize and prepare rehearsal time so that instruction can be accomplished within the time allotted

Recruit and select musicians for each jazz ensemble (middle school and high school) through the administration of a fair and equitable audition procedure

Cooperate with School Administration and the Music Coordinator on schedule of events and rehearsal schedule

Select all materials for rehearsal and performance use, appropriate for skill level and abilities of students

Participate in sponsorship of extra-curricular Jazz Band activities such as Northeast District Jazz Festival, Berklee Jazz Competition and band exchange trips

Participate in the winter and spring school concert programs

Supervise the deportment and transportation of students and equipment to and from events, arranging for chaperones when necessary

Maintain accurate attendance records of students at rehearsals and functions

Be responsible for all communication with student/parents regarding student's progress, rehearsal schedule, participation in performances and special events in or outside of school

Provide Principal copies of correspondence to students/parents, and any other pertinent information relevant to program

Assume responsibility for own professional growth and development and keep current with new literature, research and teaching techniques

Terms of Employment
This is a stipend position, determined by and consistent with the current agreement between the Maynard School Committee and the Maynard Education Association – Unit A. Workload will be determined by the Principal in conjunction with the Band Director.

Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Maynard School Committee’s policy on evaluation of extra-curricular assignments.

Job Requirements

At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Equal Opportunity Employer
Maynard Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Maynard Public Schools will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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