Job Abstract

Chaminade College Preparatory seeks a dynamic, innovative, and engaging Instrumental Music Instructor/Band Director to lead the instrumental music portion of the Fine Arts Department at our high school campus in West Hills, California. The Band Director is an integral partner in furthering Chaminade’s mission to inspire students to “love, learn, and lead” through our Catholic and Marianist traditions of a living faith, academic excellence, and moral responsibility.

The Band Director is responsible for classroom instrumental music instruction and for all instrumental performing groups including multiple bands, ensembles, Drum Line, Color Guard and various small ensembles. Successful candidates will have experience running programs with more than 100 students, parent organizations, student program travel coordination, and significant fiscal responsibilities.

At Chaminade our faculty enjoy being part of a team that is setting the standard in Catholic education. We are a 1:1 tablet school and faculty must be comfortable integrating technology into the classroom to enhance student learning.

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is required. A master’s degree and/or teaching credential in the subject discipline is preferred. Prior high school teaching experience in a Catholic educational setting is strongly preferred.

Deadline for Submission of Applications

Applications are being accepted immediately for Fall 2024. This position is open until filled.

Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.