After School Music Teacher

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.

Who We Are:

Stratford School's purpose, "Connecting students to their unique futures," reflects our commitment to show young people how they can successfully and independently develop the knowledge, skills, and depth of character they need to thrive in a transforming world. The school provides a rigorous and engaging college preparatory curriculum that focuses on real-world application of engineering, technology, and leadership skills, while also providing students opportunities to be confident learners, generous in spirit, and eager to follow their passions.

By participating in Stratford Music Program, students will have a positive, growth-filled experience where they have the opportunity to mature mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially.

We are looking for coaches to teach weekly group lessons for flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and percussion.

This is a seasonal position from September 2024 to April 2025

Primary Responsibilities of the After School Band Coach:

The responsibilities of the band coaches will vary depending on the instrument and needs, but in general, they will consist of some or all of the following:

• Commitment to the well-being of students, development of the Stratford music program, quality coaching, and continued education on best practices.
• Teaching instrument care, proper embouchure technique, notation fundamentals and reading, and running sectionals for their ensemble music
• Communicate effectively with the music department with all band related information.
• Help manage instruments and facilities
• Responsible for helping supervise your students at all times, including after practice, until your specific team members have been picked up by a parent/guardian

The ideal candidate:

The ideal coaching candidate will have the following:

• Experience coaching at the high school or college level
• A high school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree encouraged)
• Prior playing experience, coaching experience, or any combination of the two in the instrument you seek to coach
• Strong knowledge of your instrument

Skills and Attributes:

The ideal coach will be able to:

• Coach students of different ages and skill levels
• Communicate effectively
• Access and utilize technology to support their musical development
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, parents, and community members

Coaches will be paid hourly based on their previous experience, certifications (If any), and level of education.

Pay Range: $45-50 per hour

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.

Other details

• Job Function: Middle School Education
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Employment Indicator: Seasonal
• Min Hiring Rate: $45.00
• Max Hiring Rate: $50.00
• Required Education: High School