What are the responsibilities and job description for the Band Director (Middle and High School) | 2025-2026 School Year position at Madison Country Day School?
2025-2026 School Year | Band Director - Middle and High School (MYP/DP)
Madison Country Day School, a PreK-12 International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, seeks a MS/HS BandDirector to begin in the 2025-26 school year. Reporting to the Heads of Middle and High Schools, the MS/HS Choir Director will be a key member of an accomplished Music Department and is an ardent supporter of our mission and core beliefs. Supported by a part-time assistant director with a background in woodwinds, the MS/HS Band Director leads all three of the bands in our Middle and High School divisions (grades 5-12), conducts private and semi-private voice lessons, and teaches one section of a music course. Working closely with the other members of the music department, the MS/HS Band Director helps to contribute to music events and performances throughout the year as well.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
- Enjoy working within a vibrant and collaborative music department as well as with students, colleagues, parents, and administration;
- Have knowledge or the willingness to learn about WSMA repertoire recommendations for festivals and concert selections, and familiarity with Wisconsin State Music Standards;
- Have knowledge or the willingness to learn about MYP Arts;
- Have experience teaching high school music theory and music history courses;
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Be comfortable directing students with varying levels of interest and experience in band;
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Have experience creating, organizing, and managing performance events throughout the school year, including main concerts, recitals, and an annual Jazz Showcase;
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Incorporate repertoire from differing cultural environments to promote diversity, equity and inclusion;
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Connect well and feel at ease with both middle and high school students;
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Have excellent communication skills, a genuine appreciation of adolescents, a sense of humor, and the ability to work well within a collaborative environment;
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Have successful experience in working with culturally diverse students, teachers, families, and communities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
- At least 2 years of teaching experience;
- Excellent oral, organizational, and written communication skills;
- Experience with the International Baccalaureate is welcome, but not required.
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Madison Country Day School is Dane County’s only independent Pre-K–12 school, offering a challenging and comprehensive college‑preparatory education, including the Madison, Wisconsin area’s only International Baccalaureate program. MCDS students develop a deep knowledge base and life-long critical and creative thinking skills in an environment where each community member is truly known.
At MCDS we are looking for energetic, flexible, and open-minded colleagues; motivated by new opportunities and challenges. We are seeking colleagues who are passionate about and committed to the mission and vision of Madison County Day School and able to demonstrate the values and traits of the International Baccalaureate Programmes and Learner Profile.
Madison Country Day School’s vision is for all members of the school community to feel valued and supported as well as inspired to embrace the diversity of each person. MCDS respects, affirms, and protects the dignity and worth of each member of its community. We seek to establish a culture wherein every member feels safe, valued, and encouraged to participate in every aspect of the community.
MCDS embraces and celebrates diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, or sexual identity in its hiring.
Madison Country Day School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. MCDS does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, hiring and employment practices, admission policies, scholarship and grant programs, or athletic and other school-administered programs.
