What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Band Director (Full-Time, 2025-2026 School Year) position at Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools?
Position Type :
- Middle School Teacher / Music
Date Posted : 2 / 14 / 2025
Location :
Kennedy Catholic, Burien
ELEMENTARY BAND DIRECTOR
FULL-TIME | 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
ABOUT KENNEDY CATHOLIC
Kennedy Catholic High School is a private Catholic high school located in Burien, Washington.
It is the mission of Kennedy Catholic to cultivate a diverse community of learners who encounter
Christ, pursue excellence, and lead with love.
JOB SUMMARY
For over 40 years, Kennedy Catholic has employed a full-time Elementary Band Director in
partnership with our regional Catholic grade schools. This established and well-regarded
program has introduced instrumental music to thousands of students since its inception,
many of whom have continued to play music in high school and beyond. This position
oversees the elementary band programs in elementary Catholic schools in the region
surrounding Kennedy Catholic and provides regular instruction at seven schools over the
course of a standard week. The Elementary Band Director reports to the Kennedy Catholic
High School Band Director but also works closely with the principals at each of the schools.
This position provides a unique opportunity to cultivate young musicians in a faith-based
educational environment, fostering a love of music and developing instrumental
proficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching beginning and intermediate
band students, strong classroom management skills, and the ability to inspire students
through engaging and dynamic instruction.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
Master's degree preferred)
level
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
communities
RESPONSIBILITIES
music education standards
each partner location
locations. Each school has two bands - Beginning Band (Grade 5) and School Band
Grades 6-8) which are 45 minute classes, twice per week
every year (2-3 concerts per school)
Kennedy Catholic High School
o Honor Band (grades 6-8, by audition) Rehearsals start in February and occur
roughly twice monthly on Saturdays and / or Sundays at Kennedy Catholic
o Summer Band Program for one week in July, coordinated with the High
School Band Director
scheduling and staffing rental days in the fall with current partner (Music & Arts)
student progress and program goals
with part-time teachers as necessary to ensure program alignment (currently eight
schools)
from September-May and deliver a hard copy to the Kennedy Catholic Business
Office
Admissions Team
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Kennedy Catholic's faculty compensation schedule (for the 2024-2025 school year, a
teacher's salary ranged between $54,333 and $103,123)
Program
TO APPLY
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discuss your passion for music education and your approach to teaching young
musicians, including fostering musical growth and inspiring a love for music
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Salary : $54,333 - $103,123
