Jazz Band Teacher - Upper School

Job Title: Jazz Band Teacher – Upper School

Position Type: Non-exempt, part-time

Typical Hours: 6:50am – 7:50am Tuesday and Friday Weekly

Reports To: Upper School Division Head

Salary Range: $5,000 Stipend

Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, Discounted School Lunches, Costco Membership Reimbursement, Passport Discount Program

Location: Redmond, WA

Date Prepared: 4/29/2026

Do you find fulfillment in contributing to something larger than yourself, creating a lasting impact? Do you enjoy being part of a Christian community united in a common goal? Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of students directly in the classroom or through a supporting role? Read on to find out more about our amazing school!

Your Role.

The Bear Creek School is currently seeking to add a member to our Fine Arts team to support the Jazz Band program. The Jazz Band instructor has the unique opportunity to work with students in a dynamic, collaborative environment, using music education to cultivate skill, creativity, and character. Instruction is thoughtfully planned to develop musicianship, foster teamwork, and inspire a love of performance while supporting students in reaching program and learning goals. A successful instructor creates a supportive and engaging environment where students feel known, valued, and encouraged to grow both musically and personally.

Why you should work at The Bear Creek School.

Bear Creek is a vibrant community of faculty and staff committed to the mission, offering many ways for students and adults to learn, play, and serve together in an inclusive, caring environment. At The Bear Creek School, a Christian classical education serves as a powerful framework for teaching and inspiring students. You can support the mission of Bear Creek through leading the classroom environment and having an impact on the lives of students.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach Upper School jazz band classes with a focus on jazz style, technique, improvisation, rhythm, and ensemble performance
• Develop and implement an engaging and age-appropriate jazz curriculum aligned with student skill levels and program goals
• Rehearse ensembles in preparation for concerts, performances, festivals, or school events
• Teach core jazz concepts, including swing feel, blues forms, chord progression, scales, and stylistic interpretation
• Support student growth in musical literacy, listening skills, and performance confidence
• Collaborate with the full-time Band Teacher to ensure alignment, continuity, and support within the overall band program
• Maintain a positive, structured rehearsal environment that encourages responsibility, teamwork and respect
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students, parents, and colleagues regarding expectations and progress
• Follow through on routine job responsibilities including grading, record keeping, attendance, and lesson planning
• Attend performances and events directly related to the jazz program

Secondary Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in relevant meetings or professional development as appropriate

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

• Bachelor’s degree required, a degree in Music Education, or a related field, preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience in jazz performance and instruction preferred
• Ability to teach and scaffold jazz concepts for high school-aged students required
• Teaching experience preferred
• Familiarity or experience with classical Christian education preferred
• Currently held CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (with Epinephrine Auto Injector supplement included), or arrangements made to obtain certification within 90 days of employment start date
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No sponsorship is available for this position

Critical Performance Competencies

• Positively support the school’s policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization
• Truthful, positive, and purposeful when communicating with others
• Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas
• Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different or changing requirements
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information.
• Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results
• Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks
• Familiar with Microsoft Word and Outlook, ability to learn and work with the school’s integrated data-based software package as needed
• Adhere to biblical standards in all areas of conduct

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.  
• Work in a traditional climate-controlled office environment with occasional visits between campus buildings, requiring exposure throughout the day to the outside elements.
• Must be able to traverse classroom and adjust one’s tone and height, by bending or leaning, in order to teach each child.  

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