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Latin Jazz Band Director (Strings)- Amigos School

Young World Physical Education · Cambridge, MA, USA ·

Job type:
Contract

Latin Jazz Band Director (Strings) - Amigos School
Cambridge Public Schools Visual & Performing Arts - Cambridge, Massachusetts. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5307887

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 28, 2025

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description
This role is for the Latin Jazz Band at Amigos School. This is a specific position for the Strings Teacher.

The Latin Jazz Band is an after‑school VPA formal program where students are exposed to a variety of jazz styles, learn improvisation skills, and perform as a large ensemble for concerts and events.

The goal of the jazz band is to learn:

Improvisation

Develop rehearsal and practice skills

Develop technique and facility on instruments

Listen and analyze different styles of jazz with an emphasis on Latin Jazz

Perform in different big band and combo charts

Minimum Requirements
Direct and teach emerging musicians in upper schools from 6th to 8th grade at Amigos School.

Contract

Length of Contract: October 20, 2025 through May 29, 2026

Contract Amount: Flat Rate $1700.00

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

Cambridge Public Schools

135 Berkshire Street

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02141

Email: hr@cpsd.us

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