Please note all applicants must be a current US resident.
ESI is now hiring a Band Director in the Jupiter, FL area for the 2025-2026 school year.
POSITION SUMMARY:
ESI is seeking a Band Director for middle and high school grades who is responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering lesson plans that facilitate active learning, participating in all required school meetings, as well as communicating with parents/guardians in relation to the needs of the students. The Band Director must be a born-again Christian with spiritual maturity in academic and leadership abilities. This position requires commitment to the school's mission and philosophy by serving as a Christian role model (I Timothy 4:12) both in and out of school (Luke 6:40), and as an example to parents and fellow employees in judgment, dignity, respect, and Christian living.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a clear testimony of personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior
- Must be able to demonstrate active membership and involvement in an evangelical local church
- Bachelor Degree from accredited college or university required
- Masters Degree preferred
- Possession of a Florida Educator Certification or Statement of Status of Eligibility is preferred
- Prior Teaching Experience leading a Middle School or High School Band program is preferred
- Must have instrumental involvement and experience leading instrumental groups
- Must be a skilled musician with proficiency in multiple instruments.
- Strong conducting skills
- Ability to organize and implement daily lesson plans, performance programs and cast long term vision planning.
- Knowledge and proficiency with music writing software
- Knowledge and proficiency with music mixing, editing, basic sound equipment set up and technology integration is preferred.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently.
- Ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, climb, crawl, push a cart, or lift during the entire shift.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, including small packages and supplies.
- Ability to pass Level 2 background check.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide oversight for the middle and high school instrumental program including recruiting and retention of students, rehearsals, and quarterly performances.
- Build a strong musical tradition throughout middle and high school.
- Serve as a spiritual role model to students, parents, faculty, and staff while demonstrating the fruits of a Spirit-controlled life found in Galatians.
- Build a cohesive instrumental program that focuses on fundamental instrumental skills and musicianship and provide performance opportunities.
- Completes appropriate musical selection, facility requests, communication to Band families, transportation requests, rehearsal schedule, program needs, and technology needs for event
- Oversee Fall Band Concert & Homecoming Pep Rally (in collaboration with HS Administration), HS Christmas Concert (in collaboration with MS/HS Choir & Theatre Director and HS Art Teacher), MS Christmas Concert (in collaboration with MS/HS Choir & Theater Director, and MS Art Teacher), and MS & HS Spring Concerts (in collaboration with MS/HS Choir Director and MS/HS Art Teachers)
- Provide performance opportunities within the school and community to raise awareness and enjoyment of the performance arts program at JCS e.g. Music USA Festival or Festival
- Teach 5 sections representing a combination Middle School Band (5th – 8th) and High School Band (9th – 12th)
- Collaborate with MS principal and preparing musical selections for the following schoolwide events: Veterans Day
- Provide weekly lesson plans from a Biblical lens and with clear objectives and rehearsal strategies
- Apply a variety of instructional techniques and musical repertoire appropriate for the ages and skill level of students
- Evaluate student performance and growth in knowledge and understanding while preparing regular progress reports and grades.
- Attend department, division, staff development meetings, curriculum development planning and other professional activities as directed by principal
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Be comfortable in a multi-tasking environment
- Maintains FMEA membership and submits for PD coverage through Title funds
- Tracks expenses for Band program independently and provides monthly reports and receipts to MS Principal
- Leads a minimum of two fundraisers in collaboration with Advancement and Principals to support student activity and/or program needs
For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to our recruiter, Craig Martinov, at craig@esiworks.com, and include in the subject line: Band Director, Jupiter, FL
ESI COMPANY SUMMARY:
ESI provides comprehensive human resource services for its partner schools. This includes recruiting, staffing, screening, on boarding, payroll and benefits administration. Founded in 2015, ESI has carefully crafted our company culture and reputation based on a deep understanding that staffing is first and foremost about people. We understand the right placement in the right job changes lives. ESI is committed to providing simplified employment solutions through our superior work ethic and industry experience. It is our mission to treat every person we encounter with wholehearted integrity and dedication.