Band Teacher / Director (Grades 6-12)

Job Board Title:
Band Teacher / Director (Grades 6-12)

Post Date
2/3/2026

Expiration Date
5/4/2026

Details:
Band Teacher / Director (Grades 6-12)
Toledo School for the Arts
Toledo, OH 43604

Job details
Pay - $33,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year  /  Supplemental Pay

Job type
 Full-time
 Contract

Number of openings for this position
 1

Schedule
 8 hour shift

Benefits
 Health insurance
 Paid time off
 Dental insurance
 Vision insurance
 Flexible schedule
 Life insurance
 Retirement plan

Job description
Band Teacher / Director
Job Title: Classroom Teacher – Academic Job Status: Exempt
Reports to: Artistic Director Work Calendar: 185 Days

Primary Function:
The highly qualified teacher is responsible for the creation and
implementation of course content that meets academic standards for
their subject area as determined by the Ohio Department of Education.
Major Responsibilities: Essential job duties are marked with an
asterisk (*).
 Promotes TSA’s mission, philosophy, and vision.*
 Creates lesson plans that meet the content standards as determined by ODEW.*
 Maintains current subject knowledge and changing standards for content area.*
 Presents effective lessons that address the needs of all learners.*
 Creates meaningful assessments and report student progress regularly.*
 Reflects to make adjustments e.g. remediation, modifications, and enrichment learning activities based on assessment data and student learning styles.*
 Maintains effective classroom management.*
 Strives to develop good rapport with students, staff, and parents.
 Maintains open and effective communication; relays accurate information.
 Keeps stakeholders informed about emerging issues.

Qualifications Required: (education / software/ health and safety)
 Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Music Education.
 Holds or eligible for a Valid Ohio Teacher License or Certificate; CTE or CTE eligibility is a plus.
 Experience in leadership and/or community volunteer activities.
 Technologically proficient in basic database and/or office software.
 Conscientious and assumes responsibility for own work performance.
 Possesses high moral character and good attendance record.
 Meets all state-mandated health and safety requirements.
 Effective organizational, planning, and project management skills.
 A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
 Complies with drug-free workplace policy.

Personal Characteristics and Skills:
 Provide daily instruction in instrumental music, technique, and music theory across a variety of wind instruments to students in grades 6-12, using appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and differentiation techniques that reflect understanding of the learning styles, levels, and needs of the students. 
 Plan a balanced and integrated music performance program in collaboration with the string orchestra, dividing class time between instruction and rehearsal to prepare students for 2-3 large-scale performances each year, as well as frequent community outreach performances of varying-sized ensembles. Experience with non-standard instrumentation is helpful.
 Utilize a diverse repertoire of music styles, including traditional and contemporary, that are appropriate for the skill levels of students, and enable cross-curricular collaboration. 
 Maintains respect at all times for confidential information.
 Acknowledges personal accountability for decisions and conduct.
 Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
 Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
 Organizes tasks and manages time effectively to meet deadlines.
 Shows sound professional judgment, respect, and kindness towards administrators, staff, teachers, students, parents, and community members.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
 Complies with TSA Board Policies as well as supervisory and/or administrative directives.
 Attends as many school events in support of TSA students as possible.
 Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.
 Performs occasional off-site and evening/weekend responsibilities.
 Serves as a positive role model to students and positive representative of TSA to the community.

Work location
 One location in-person onsite

Qualifications:
See Required listed above***

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Music Education.

Holds or eligible for a Valid Ohio Teacher License or Certificate; CTE or CTE eligibility is a plus.

Employer:
Toledo School for the Arts
Contact:
Human Resources

Address:
333 14th Street Toledo, Ohio 43604

Work Phone:
4192468732 x 228

Fax:
419.724.4295

Email:
employment@ts4arts.org

Website:
333 14th Street

Level of Employment:
Full Time

Grade Levels Taught:
6-12

Availability:
4-6 weeks

Salary:
$33,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year in addition to Supplemental Pay

Online Application Link:
employment@ts4arts.org

Do you (poster) have direct authority for posting this position?:
Yes