Greenwich Country Day School is an independent, co-educational day school with a current enrollment of over 1400 students in grades N-12, and a faculty and staff of over 350. The original Old Church Road campus is home to grades N-8. The High School, established in 2019, is located less than two miles away on Stanwich Road. Founded in 1926, Greenwich Country Day School is a family school where innovative teaching is encouraged as teachers model and foster a love of learning, challenge and inspire children toward academic excellence, and cultivate students’ interests and talents outside of the classroom. We value purposeful and personal learning in a joyful environment, with emphasis on the development of character, creativity, and a sense of personal value along with strong academic skills. GCDS is committed to graduating ethical, confident leaders who possess a strong sense of purpose.

GCDS is fortunate to have built a large endowment which helps to fund competitive salaries and benefits, a robust professional development program, and reimbursement for graduate school tuition. GCDS offers a substantial need-based financial aid program to support students from a range of socio-economic backgrounds. 

Diversity is a core value at GCDS, and we seek candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. GCDS is pleased to offer transportation support and accommodations, as needed, along with an introduction to the local area, for those candidates who travel from outside of the region for on-campus employment interviews.

Greenwich Country Day School seeks an Upper Elementary and Middle School Band Director; Middle School Music Technology Teacher to start in August 2024.

Responsibilities Include:

4th Grade Band Director

• Rehearse Band once per week
• Teach Trumpet, Percussion, Baritone, Tuba, and Trombone sectionals
• Choose appropriate concert repertoire and Band method
• Communicate with families
• Purchase sheet music, equipment, and supplies for Band
• Maintain music library
• Maintain percussion equipment
• Plan, organize, and lead six concerts per year
• Organize instrument rentals for Financial Aid students
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings with the Upper Elementary Head
• Introduce 3rd Grade students to Band instruments and match them with appropriate instruments

5th Grade Band Director

• Rehearse Band once per week
• Teach Trumpet, Percussion, Baritone, Tuba, and Trombone sectionals
• Choose appropriate concert repertoire
• Communicate with families
• Purchase equipment and supplies for Band
• Maintain music library
• Maintain percussion equipment
• Plan, organize, and lead six concerts per year
• Plan and lead one day Band trip per year
• Organize instrument rentals for Financial Aid students
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings with the Upper Elementary Head

Middle School Band Director

• Rehearse 7th/8th Grade Band twice per week
• Rehearse 6th/7th/8th Combined Band once per week
• Organize and schedule small group lessons for all Band students
• Teach small group lessons throughout the week
• Choose appropriate concert repertoire
• Communicate with families
• Purchase equipment and supplies for Band
• Maintain music library
• Maintain percussion equipment
• Plan, organize, and lead six concerts per year
• Plan and lead one overnight Band trip every two years
• Plan and lead one day Band trip every two years
• Direct the Halloween Parade Band 
• Collaborate with the Center For Public Good to arrange performances for local retirement communities.
• Organize instrument rentals for Financial Aid students
• Attend Middle School faculty meetings
• Register and prepare students for Honor Band auditions 
• Supervise and support band instructors teaching Jazz Band, lessons, and sectional rehearsals.
• Engage in yearly professional development
• Monitors Band budget 
• Collaborate with the Communications department to develop content for social media 

Middle School Music Tech Teacher

• Teach 1-3 sections of Music Tech

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience
• Proficiency in all Band instruments
• Masters Degree in Music Education or Music Performance

Interested candidates are invited to use the link provided to submit a cover letter and resume to Raquel Salcedo, Director of Recruiting & Talent