ELEMENTARY BAND DIRECTOR
FULL-TIME | 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
ABOUT KENNEDY CATHOLIC
Kennedy Catholic High School is a private Catholic high school located in Burien, Washington.
It is the mission of Kennedy Catholic to cultivate a diverse community of learners who encounter
Christ, pursue excellence, and lead with love.
JOB SUMMARY
For over 40 years, Kennedy Catholic has employed a full-time Elementary Band Director in
partnership with our regional Catholic grade schools. This established and well-regarded
program has introduced instrumental music to thousands of students since its inception,
many of whom have continued to play music in high school and beyond. This position
oversees the elementary band programs in elementary Catholic schools in the region
surrounding Kennedy Catholic and provides regular instruction at seven schools over the
course of a standard week. The Elementary Band Director reports to the Kennedy Catholic
High School Band Director but also works closely with the principals at each of the schools.
This position provides a unique opportunity to cultivate young musicians in a faith-based
educational environment, fostering a love of music and developing instrumental
proficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching beginning and intermediate
band students, strong classroom management skills, and the ability to inspire students
through engaging and dynamic instruction.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Instrumental Music, or a related field
(Master’s degree preferred)
• Valid Washington State Teaching Certification (or ability to obtain)
• Experience teaching band or instrumental music at the elementary/middle school
level
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Proficiency in teaching various band instruments (woodwinds, brass, percussion)
• Strong classroom management and instructional skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education
• Experience directing student ensembles and organizing performances
• Work with students from a variety of cultural backgrounds and learning abilities
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
• Be flexible and resourceful
• Be organized and an effective communicator with all members of the school
communities
• Ability to travel between school sites (reliable transportation required)
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple school communities
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop, refine, and implement a sequential band curriculum aligned with national
music education standards
• Recruit and retain students for participation in the elementary band program at
each partner location
• Teach beginning and intermediate band students at multiple elementary school
locations. Each school has two bands – Beginning Band (Grade 5) and School Band
(Grades 6-8) which are 45 minute classes, twice per week
• Provide group and individual instruction in woodwinds, brass, and percussion
• Organize, coordinate, and conduct performances/concert dates for each school,
every year (2-3 concerts per school)
• Organize Elementary Band Festival at the end of the school year to be held at
Kennedy Catholic High School
• Organize and direct the expanded band program to include:
o Honor Band (grades 6-8, by audition) Rehearsals start in February and occur
roughly twice monthly on Saturdays and/or Sundays at Kennedy Catholic
o Summer Band Program for one week in July, coordinated with the High
School Band Director
• Manage band equipment, music libraries, and instrument inventories as including
scheduling and staffing rental days in the fall with current partner (Music & Arts)
• Communicate regularly with parents, school staff, and administrators regarding
student progress and program goals
• Foster a positive and supportive classroom environment
• Oversee the band programs at all partner Catholic elementary schools and consult
with part-time teachers as necessary to ensure program alignment (currently eight
schools)
• Provide a billing enrollment list for each school via e-mail at the end of the month
from September–May and deliver a hard copy to the Kennedy Catholic Business
Office
• Represent Kennedy Catholic to the larger Catholic schools’ communities
• Submit an 8th grade student roster to the Kennedy Catholic Band Director and
Admissions Team
• Work with the Kennedy Catholic Band Director as needed
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Salary is dependent upon experience, certification, and education according to
Kennedy Catholic’s faculty compensation schedule (for the 2024-2025 school year, a
teacher’s salary ranged between $54,333 and $103,123)
• Medical, dental, and life insurance through the Archdiocese of Seattle
• Participation in the Archdiocesan defined contribution program and voluntary 403b
Program
• In-building child/dependent tuition support at Kennedy Catholic
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between school sites
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
TO APPLY
• Complete the application for the Archdiocese of Seattle Office for Catholic Schools at:
https://www.applitrack.com/seattlearch/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
• Email resume and cover letter to apply@kennedyhs.org. The cover letter should
discuss your passion for music education and your approach to teaching young
musicians, including fostering musical growth and inspiring a love for music
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled