Saint Thomas’ Episcopal School based in Houston Texas, is seeking a passionate and dependable full-time Drumming Instructor to join their team. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, teaching all levels of pipe band drumming including beginners. This position will require an individual who is able to handle a wide range of responsibilities including administrative tasks.
The School employs individuals who are committed to upholding their mission of forming honorable men and women through a classical education grounded in a Christ-centered worldview. All faculty are expected to understand and promote the mission, standards, and policies of the School.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
- Coordinate daily band practices after school.
- Attend and organize band performances.
- Chaperone Scottish Arts sponsored trips and any additional performance both during and outside regular school hours.
- Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
- Follow the professional code and policies of the school and conduct oneself in a way that promotes the mission of the school.
- Utilize Google Suite, in particular Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets.
- Attend all faculty and staff meetings and required special events (e.g., open houses, Spaghetti Supper, Fall Fair).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education / Certification: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Qualified applicants may submit a resume and completed application (available at stes.org) to Jeri Wisdom, Human Resources Generalist at wisdom.jeri@stes.org.
Experience Required:
- Minimum of 2 years related work experience
- Is competing or has competed with a grade 1 or 2 RSPBA graded band within the last 5 years.
Required Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the overall operation of a pipe band program.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Google Docs.
- Proficient in reading and writing pipe band drumming music, with a general understanding of music theory.
- Proficiency in tuning and maintenance of pipe band drums.
Classification: Exempt
Skills / Abilities:
- Strong customer service skills and willingness to assist others
- Able to communicate complex information clearly
- Ability to communicate with and motivate children
- Willingness to contribute to the general welfare of the school and its students beyond the classroom
- Outstanding oral and written communications skills
- Strong organizational skills & attentive to detail
- Able to coordinate well with other departments and personnel
- Maintaining confidentiality and privacy
- Ethical conduct
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation is dependent upon experience and degree obtained.
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Saint Thomas’ Episcopal Church & School (collectively the “School”) prohibits discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, disability, or veteran status.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 prohibits discrimination on the basis of age with respect to individuals who are at least 40 years of age.
