Assistant Band Director

Assistant Director of Bands Community Christian School – Stockbridge, Georgia Position Type: Full-Time Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Community Christian School is seeking a dedicated, energetic, and highly qualified Assistant Director of Bands to join our Fine Arts Department. The Assistant Director will work collaboratively with the Director of Bands to provide high-quality music instruction and support the continued growth and development of the school's instrumental music program. Our bands have earned Superior ratings and were a featured ensemble at the 2026 Minority Band Directors National Association Invitational held in Marietta, GA. This is a full-time position serving students across multiple grade levels, from beginning musicians through high school ensemble members. The ideal candidate will be a skilled musician and educator who is passionate about developing young musicians, building strong relationships with students, and contributing to a positive and successful school band program. The ideal candidate should also be a committed Christian with a strong personal faith in Jesus Christ, dedicated to modeling Christian values through their teaching, leadership, and relationships with students. The Assistant Director should demonstrate integrity, servant leadership, compassion, and a commitment to supporting students' spiritual development while upholding Community Christian School's Christian mission and values. Teaching Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Bands will assist with and/or provide instruction for:

• 3rd Grade Recorder
• 4th Grade Beginning Band
• 5th Grade Band
• 6th–7th Grade Band
• 8th–12th Grade Band

Instructional responsibilities will include ensemble rehearsals, beginning instrumental pedagogy, music literacy, fundamentals, individual and small-group instruction, sectionals, and preparation for concerts, festivals, and other performances. The Assistant Director will collaborate closely with the Director of Bands in lesson planning, curriculum development, student assessment, rehearsal preparation, classroom management, and the overall operation of the instrumental music program. Performance & Extracurricular Responsibilities Community Christian School maintains an active performance schedule throughout the academic year. The Assistant Director of Bands will assist in preparing and supervising students for school and community performances. Our school maintains a Pep Band, and attendance at all required home games is an expectation of this position. Responsibilities may include rehearsing the ensemble, assisting with game-day logistics, supervising students, and supporting performances at home athletic events. The band program also participates in Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) events and other appropriate music festivals and performance opportunities. The Assistant Director will help prepare students and ensembles for these events and assist with related organizational and logistical responsibilities. The band program presents formal concerts during both the fall and spring semesters, and the Assistant Director will share responsibility for preparing ensembles and students for these performances. Essential Duties

The Assistant Director of Bands will:

• Provide high-quality instrumental music instruction to students in grades 3–12.
• Co-teach and independently lead rehearsals as assigned by the Director of Bands.
• Teach proper instrumental technique, tone production, music literacy, ensemble skills, and musicianship.
• Conduct full ensembles, sectionals, and small-group rehearsals.
• Assist with selecting and preparing appropriate musical literature.
• Maintain a positive, structured, and engaging classroom and rehearsal environment.
• Assist with student assessment and monitoring individual and ensemble progress.
• Support recruitment and retention efforts throughout the band program.
• Assist with concerts, GMEA events, pep band performances, and other school-related performances.
• Attend required home athletic events involving the Pep Band.
• Assist with instruments, equipment, music library organization, uniforms, and other program resources as needed.
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, faculty, administration, and members of the school community.
• Work collaboratively with school administration, the Director of Bands and Fine Arts faculty to support the mission and goals of Community Christian School.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in music or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. A bachelor's degree in music education is strongly preferred.

Candidates must also:

• Successfully complete and pass all required background checks and drug screenings as a condition of employment
• Have previous experience teaching or working with students across K–12 grade levels.
• Demonstrate proficiency on a primary instrument and possess a working knowledge of band instruments and instrumental pedagogy.
• Demonstrate effective rehearsal, classroom management, and communication skills.
• Be able to work collaboratively as part of a comprehensive band and Fine Arts program.
• Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, organization, and a commitment to student development.
• Be available for required performances and activities outside the regular school day, including home athletic events, concerts, festivals, and GMEA-related activities.

Preferred Qualifications Preference may be given to candidates who possess a degree in Music Education, previous school band teaching experience, conducting experience, and demonstrated success working with beginning, middle school, and high school instrumental students. Experience with multiple band instruments, arranging, marching/pep band, technology in music education, or private/sectional instruction is also desirable. Position Schedule The regular workday is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Additional evening or after-school responsibilities are required throughout the year for Pep Band performances, concerts, GMEA events, rehearsals, and other scheduled band activities. For all questions or inquiries, please contact Principal Tammy Godfrey at tammy.godfrey@communitychristianschool.net, Principal Gabriel Crerie at Gabriel.crerie@communitychristianschool.net, or Adrian Adams, Director of Bands at Adrian.adams@communitychristianschool.net