Assistant Band Director, Woodwind Specialist

Woodwind Specialist and Assistant Band Director

Part-Time Position with Education Through Music-Colorado (ETM-CO)

2026–27 School Year

About ETM-CO

Education Through Music-Colorado partners with under-resourced schools to provide music as a core subject for all children, using music education as a catalyst to improve academic achievement, motivation for school, and self-confidence. We believe every child deserves access to high-quality music education taught by qualified and well-trained music teachers.

About the Position
ETM-CO is seeking a Woodwind Specialist to serve as Assistant Band Director alongside the current Band Director/Brass Specialist at two Denver schools. This role focuses on teaching beginning woodwind students within an existing band program.
This is a part-time position (approximately two hours per week) teaching beginning woodwinds to students in grades 5–8 who have elected to participate. If the program is successful in retaining students and growing their musicianship, the position may continue into subsequent school years.

Instruments and curriculum books will be provided. The candidate will design and implement standards-based instruction in consultation with ETM-CO program staff, with support from the ETM-CO Instructional Supervisor. Lesson planning is required and will be reviewed on a regular basis.

Schedule and Compensation

Schedule: Tuesdays from 1:00–1:40 PM at Whittier ECE-8 and 4:00–5:00 PM at Morey Middle School
Wages: $40–50 per hour. Compensation covers teaching time as well as any planning and communication needed for the role. Most weeks will be approximately 2 hours; some may be more.
Additional paid sessions: Instrument petting zoo prior to program launch; one concert or performance at each school per semester
Location: In person, Denver, CO 80205. Must be able to reliably commute.

Responsibilities

Teach a standards-based music curriculum to students in ways that are relevant and appropriately rigorous
Engage diverse learners and cultivate a classroom environment that supports students’ social-emotional needs
Collaborate with the Band Director/Brass Specialist to grow and strengthen the band program
Maintain instrument inventories and coordinate repairs as needed
Plan and produce one concert or performance per semester at each school
Engage in a regular process of lesson planning, feedback, revision, and goal-setting
Collaborate with ETM-CO staff, school administrators, and parents
Build relationships with students and families, inviting them as partners in their music education

Commitment to the community we serve:

Reflect on and confront biases
Engage in learning, conversations, and actionable practices to promote: anti-racism, social justice, equity, and decolonizing the music curriculum
Demonstrate experience in and/or commitment to Culturally Responsive Pedagogies, Trauma-informed practices, and Universal Design for Learning
Cultivate a classroom environment that supports students’ Social Emotional Needs
Build relationships with students and parents/guardians, inviting them as partners in their music education
Demonstrate initiative for professional growth by: seeking feedback, engaging in coaching, collaborating with colleagues, participating in professional development opportunities, contributing to the field of music education

Qualifications
Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Music, Education, or Fine Arts
Proficiency in musical literacy and performance on woodwind instruments
Excellent communication skills and comfort working with students, parents, and school staff
Commitment to culturally responsive teaching, equity, and inclusive music education

Preferred:

Music Education degree or teaching certification
Previous music teaching experience
Training in Modern Band by Music Will

Non-licensed candidates may be asked to demonstrate proficiency with a score of 161 or higher on the PRAXIS 5113 test.
Finalists may be asked to teach a lesson geared toward the students and content of the position.
Background Check
Prior to receiving an official offer, finalists will be asked to undergo a fingerprinting and background check with the FBI and CBI and have those results sent directly to ETM-CO. Only those with a clear background check are eligible for hire.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Education

Bachelor's (Require