Band Together Lead

Band Together Lead | NJPAC

Position Overview

The Band Together Lead serves as a primary bridge between the Band Together faculty and the Creative Practice leadership team at NJPAC during Fall/Spring arts training.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in band, jazz and instrumental ensemble instruction, a strong command of music education pedagogy, and the organizational acumen to manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs. They model professional excellence for faculty and students alike, and are committed to making the band accessible to learners at the entry level of musical development.

Pay Rates:

• Facilitation - $70-$90/hour

• Meetings/Prep/Training - $28.35/hour

Core Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Communication

• Serve as the primary liaison between Teaching Artists (TAs), Education Assistants (EAs), and the Creative Practice leadership team, gathering and prioritizing faculty needs and elevating high-priority items to the Director of Creative Practice.

• Maintain consistent communication with site-based team members, program directors, and NJPAC Program Managers to ensure alignment across the Band Together program.

• Lead or participate in discipline-specific meetings to advance program goals and uphold instructional quality across all classrooms.

• Maintain a consistent, visible presence as a site leader and model of professional conduct for faculty and students.

• Demonstrate a commitment to NJPAC's mission of making the arts accessible to all young people, and bring that commitment into every facet of program leadership.

• Submit a Final Reflection Report at the close of each program year.

Logistics & Resource Management

• Submit all classroom and instrumental needs to the Director of Creative Practice by the established Thursday weekly deadline - two days prior to Saturday program.

• Document and relay technical requirements for ensemble performances and band showcases to ensure successful production execution.

• Coordinate substitute teacher arrangements and provide direct classroom coverage or instructional support during unexpected faculty absences.

• Identify and recommend TAs and EAs with specialized backgrounds in band and ensemble instruction to support program staffing and growth.

• Assist NJPAC Program Managers in the creation and distribution of program materials, including application documents, communication logs, spreadsheets, professional development outlines, and concert scripts.

Curriculum & Instructional Quality

• Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum to develop and finalize program outlines that integrate instrumental technique with Band resources, ensuring a coherent and progressive student learning experience.

• Partner with the Director of Professional Learning to support faculty training initiatives, making band concepts accessible and applicable for instructors working with students across all skill levels.

• Foster a classroom environment in which students develop both individual technical proficiency and the collaborative skills essential.

• Track student progress

Final Concert & Performance

• Act as a key liaison among artists, teachers, and NJPAC Program Managers in the lead-up to the band's final concert.

• Contribute to artistic decision-making, including artist and repertoire selection, in collaboration with the Senior Director of Creative Practice.

• Coordinate communications with all participating artists, including the Teacher Ensemble, guest artists, TD Jazz for Teens ensembles, and special school ensembles.

• Collect and relay equipment needs from all performing artists to the production team.

• Collaborate with NJPAC Program Managers on concert logistics, including running order, seating arrangements, and backstage coordination, and support emcee preparation.

Qualifications and Special Requirements

• Must be available on Saturdays for the entirety of the program

• Bachelor's degree in Music Performance or Music Education required

• Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching and leading a band

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Proficiency with notation software and ability to arrange music for specific skill sets as needed

• Experience working with entry-level beginner instrumentalists and a genuine enthusiasm for that work

• Submit Resume and Teaching Philosophy

NJPAC is an equal opportunity employer