Music Teaching (Band / Instruments) Opportunities
9 days ago
New York
Job Description POTENTIAL INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR INSTRUCTIONAL ASSIGNMENTS Program: Band Instructor Opportunities Location: On-site at partner schools; varies by assignment Teaching Mode: In Person Grade Levels: Elementary, Middle, and High School; varies by assignment Schedule: Typically 1–4 instructional service hours per week after school Program Length: Commonly approximately 10 weeks per assignment Start Dates: Opportunities become available throughout the school year Compensation: Typical compensation of $50+ per completed instructional service hour, depending on assignment scope, experience, location, schedule, and agreed compensation ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Concorde Education is seeking independent instructional contractors to provide band and instrumental music enrichment services for K–12 students. This is a potential independent contractor assignment, not an employee position. Contractors may choose whether to apply for, accept, decline, or ignore available opportunities. Assignments vary by school, grade level, schedule, ensemble size, available instruments, curriculum, rehearsal space, and program objectives. Concorde may provide curriculum guidance, lesson-plan suggestions, repertoire ideas, instructional resources, or program objectives. Contractors may use their professional judgment to adapt instruction within the assignment scope and applicable site requirements. ASSIGNMENT SCOPE Depending on the accepted assignment, contractors may: • Plan and facilitate engaging, age-appropriate band rehearsals and instrumental music sessions;, • Introduce students to foundational musicianship, instrumental technique, ensemble performance, and music literacy through structured rehearsals;, • Adapt instruction based on student experience levels, instrumentation, site requirements, available resources, and program objectives;, • Support students in developing individual playing skills, ensemble collaboration, rehearsal habits, and performance confidence through rehearsals and concert preparation, where applicable;, • Maintain a safe, respectful, inclusive, and age-appropriate learning environment;, • Communicate assignment-related needs or significant concerns with Concorde and school staff, as appropriate;, • Complete a brief session completion form after each scheduled session; and, • Follow applicable site safety, visitor, classroom, emergency, equipment, and student-protection procedures. EXAMPLE PROGRAM TOPICS Assignments may include topics such as: • Instrument care, posture, breathing, embouchure, and playing technique;, • Reading music notation, rhythm, counting, and musical terminology;, • Scales, tone production, articulation, dynamics, and intonation;, • Ensemble listening, balance, blend, timing, and musical expression;, • Rehearsal procedures, following a conductor, and performance etiquette;, • Instrument-specific instruction based on the ensemble and available instrumentation;, • Concert preparation, rehearsals, and student performances, where applicable; and, • Teamwork, confidence, discipline, and appreciation for instrumental music. Specific curriculum, repertoire, instrumentation, available resources, and performance expectations vary by assignment. QUALIFICATIONS Preferred qualifications include: • At least 60 college credits, where required by the applicable assignment or site;, • Experience in band, instrumental music, music education, conducting, performance, or related musical disciplines;, • Experience teaching, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, directing ensembles, providing private lessons, or leading activities with school-age students;, • Strong communication, organization, and classroom facilitation skills;, • Availability to provide services for the accepted assignment schedule and communicate schedule issues as soon as reasonably practicable; and, • Ability to demonstrate musicianship while fostering collaboration, confidence, and student engagement. Preferred backgrounds may include band directors, music educators, private lesson instructors, college music students, performing musicians, teaching artists, ensemble directors, and others with relevant instructional or performance experience. MATERIALS AND RESOURCES Assignments may utilize school-provided instruments, sheet music, music stands, rehearsal materials, curriculum resources, lesson plans, and other instructional resources, where available. Contractors may use their own instructional methods and materials when appropriate, safe, age-appropriate, lawful, and consistent with the assignment scope and site requirements. Purchases requiring reimbursement must be approved in writing by Concorde before they are incurred. COMPENSATION Compensation varies by assignment and agreed contractor terms. Many opportunities pay $50+ per completed instructional service hour with students. Contractors may propose their desired compensation rate when applying. When proposing a rate, contractors should consider the overall assignment scope, including anticipated preparation, planning, commute, materials, schedule, and other business considerations. Concorde may accept the proposed rate, decline the application, or provide a counteroffer based on the budget for the specific assignment. Unless otherwise approved in writing, compensation is based on completed instructional service hours with students. Payment for completed services is generally made by direct deposit on the fifteenth day of the month following the month in which services were completed, unless otherwise stated in the accepted assignment terms or required by applicable law. APPLICATION AND ONBOARDING Applicants selected to move forward may be invited to create a contractor profile and complete any required onboarding steps. Applying, interviewing, receiving an invitation to create a profile, creating a profile, or completing onboarding does not guarantee selection, placement, or future assignment opportunities. Potential assignments are subject to assignment fit, agreed compensation, completion of required onboarding, applicable background-check review, Fair Chance or pre-adverse action procedures where required, site-specific clearance requirements, and final written confirmation from Concorde Education. Some assignments may require background-check authorization, fingerprinting, agency clearance, site-specific documentation, identification badges, or other compliance steps before services may begin. Applicants should not provide criminal-history information unless and until requested through the appropriate legally compliant process. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Concorde Education considers contractor applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law and is committed to respectful, inclusive, and student-centered programming.
