ES Saxophone and Clarinet Teacher

Crossroads Elementary School is launching a new co-curricular instrumental music program for all 5th graders as part of a growing K–12 music initiative. Students will choose between saxophone and clarinet, with classes taught separately by instrument. This beginner-level course focuses on establishing core musical and instrumental fundamentals, preparing students for a smooth transition into middle school music programs and beyond.

Essential Job Functions:

• Instruction & Fundamental Skills: Teach foundational instrumental techniques, including proper posture, embouchure, breathing, hand placement, tone production, fingerings, and basic assembly/maintenance for saxophone and clarinet.
• Music Literacy & Curriculum: Introduce and reinforce core music reading skills, including note recognition, rhythms, key signatures, dynamics, and basic music terminology appropriate for beginning 5th-grade students.
• Lesson Planning & Communication: Develop and document detailed lesson plans for separate instrument classes, clearly communicating practice expectations to students, parents, and the program director.
• Classroom & Differentiated Management: Structure engaging, age-appropriate group lessons that accommodate varying learning paces while fostering a positive, encouraging environment for first-time instrumentalists.
• Rehearsal & Performance Preparation: Lead rehearsals prior to concerts, coordinate dress rehearsals, select age-appropriate repertoire, provide piano sheet music/accompaniment as needed, and direct students during live concert performances.
• Program Building & Continuity: Prepare 5th graders with a solid foundation to ensure a smooth transition into middle school music programs and support the long-term growth of the K–12 instrumental music pipeline.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Create written narratives for each student at the grading periods.