INSTRUCTORPKY Band Director Music Instructor

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	INSTRUCTOR/PKY
Job Description:	You belong at a K-12 teaching and learning environment thats leading the way! If you are interested in being a part of this dedicated team of professionals we invite you to submit your curriculum vitae or resume and application. The Opportunity and Job Description P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School (DRS) is seeking to hire a Band Director / Music Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include the following: Direct teaching of assigned students. Taylor curriculum for a 5-12 experience including selecting rigorous and developmentally appropriate music and materials for assigned courses Motivate students and successfully employ effective teaching methods to create a safe and engaging learning environment Recruit & retain students for the band program Plan and collaborate with the P.K. Yonge Performing Arts teaching faculty to provide an integrated comprehensive and sequential K-12 curriculum experience Identify organize and program extracurricular and community performances for assigned groups including preparing students for events such as marching band competitions symphonic band performance adjudications and solo & ensemble festivals Lead and supervise rehearsals for special programs Recruit and manage marching band support staff Encourage and assist students with auditions competitions festivals solos all-state ensembles and college scholarships Assume responsibility for planning (i.e. registration transportation lodging meals chaperones) and accompanying students to school-sponsored events and competitions; monitor and manage student behavior Assist with musical direction for school productions including pep rallies high school graduation football games and other special events and celebrations Communicate effectively with administrators parents and colleagues regarding scheduling upcoming performances/events and students academic progress Manage annual instrument inventory assignment and the care & maintenance of instruments and equipment in the performing arts facility Maintain orderly classroom storage areas and shared Performing Arts Center spaces Provide leadership and direction for the Band Parents Association dedicated to supporting the P.K. Yonge Marching Band Program Manage the band budget including creating an annual budget leading fundraising efforts and tracking spending and donations to support the marching band Participate in appropriate professional organizations Utilize a standards-based system to communicate clear and unbiased student grades Demonstrate and model professional behavior as ambassadors of P.K. Yonge Administer and analyze formative assessments to monitor student progress and plan instructional shifts to increase achievement and success for all students. Design appropriate curriculum instructional and assessment accommodations to support academic success for all students including both striving and advanced learners. Incorporate effective and innovative uses of technology to support teaching learning and collaboration. Maintain regular parent communication (electronically face-to-face and conferences). Participate in practitioner inquiry (research) to support professional learning and inform continuous program improvement. Commit to continuous professional learning and ongoing reflection on effectiveness of teaching practice and implemented curricula for all students. For more details about UF benefits please visit learn more about P.K. Yonge please visit . About P.K. Yonge P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School(DRS)is a public school established in 1934 with the mission to design test and disseminate innovations in K-12 education through serving a student population representative of Floridas economic racial gender and academic makeup. Affiliated with the College of Education at the University of Florida P.K. Yonge faculty may partner with members of the college to develop and test teaching solutions designed to respond to the varied learning needs of our students. P.K. Yonge Best School EVER! P.K. Yonge: Re-imagining School Opening the Secondary Building P.K. Yonge boasts a small community-like atmosphere that fosters deep and impactful relationships with students and families from all walks of life over many years. P.K. Yonge is committed to creating a learning environment to support the needs of all learners as we seek to generate new ideas for advancing student learning through research teaching and/or service. Teachers work closely in a collaborative environment that cultivates new ideas designed to impact K-12 schools. As practitioner-researchers P.K. Yonge faculty are constantly working to bridge theory and practice. P.K. Yonge attributes our successes to the contributions of teacherswho find teaching research and investigation inspiring who value the opportunity to reach outside the bounds of the classroom and who are open to sharing on a broader scale. P.K. Yonge teachers enjoy greater professional autonomy. P.K. Yonge faculty engage in professional learning opportunities each year though webinars workshops learning communities and teacher research aimed at increasing knowledge of adaptive student-centered learning environments. Teachers are fully supported to explore and learn within their subject areas; encouraged to present and attend national conferences; and inspired to refine and improve their current practices. As an employee of the University of Florida teachers have the ability to participate in the university promotion process which has the potential to lead to higher rank and salary. P.K. Yonge teachers have full access to UF benefits. Additionally teachers are afforded the use of the UF tuition assistance program to pursue advanced degrees at the University of Florida. For more details about UF benefits visit Yonge About Our School Faculty Voices Learn more about the Gainesville community
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with education & experience.
Minimum Requirements:	A Masters degree; candidates with Bachelors degree will be considered but will be required to obtain a Masters degree within three years of hire. Florida teaching certification; Subject area certification Excellent oral and written communication skills Level 2 DCF background check
Preferred Qualifications:	3 years of K-12 teaching experience
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Interested applicants must apply online athttps:// include: A cover letter or letter of application A complete resume or curriculum vitae Three letters of recommendation providing evidence of effective teaching experience and ongoing collaboration with teaching colleagues University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. Resources University of Florida Benefits Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Accessibility at UF Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required:	No

Required Experience:

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Classification Title:INSTRUCTOR/PKYJob Description:You belong at a K-12 teaching and learning environment thats leading the way!If you are interested in being a part of this dedicated team of professionals we invite you to submit your curriculum vitae or resume and application.The Opportunity and Jo...

Classification Title:	INSTRUCTOR/PKY
Job Description:	You belong at a K-12 teaching and learning environment thats leading the way! If you are interested in being a part of this dedicated team of professionals we invite you to submit your curriculum vitae or resume and application. The Opportunity and Job Description P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School (DRS) is seeking to hire a Band Director / Music Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include the following: Direct teaching of assigned students. Taylor curriculum for a 5-12 experience including selecting rigorous and developmentally appropriate music and materials for assigned courses Motivate students and successfully employ effective teaching methods to create a safe and engaging learning environment Recruit & retain students for the band program Plan and collaborate with the P.K. Yonge Performing Arts teaching faculty to provide an integrated comprehensive and sequential K-12 curriculum experience Identify organize and program extracurricular and community performances for assigned groups including preparing students for events such as marching band competitions symphonic band performance adjudications and solo & ensemble festivals Lead and supervise rehearsals for special programs Recruit and manage marching band support staff Encourage and assist students with auditions competitions festivals solos all-state ensembles and college scholarships Assume responsibility for planning (i.e. registration transportation lodging meals chaperones) and accompanying students to school-sponsored events and competitions; monitor and manage student behavior Assist with musical direction for school productions including pep rallies high school graduation football games and other special events and celebrations Communicate effectively with administrators parents and colleagues regarding scheduling upcoming performances/events and students academic progress Manage annual instrument inventory assignment and the care & maintenance of instruments and equipment in the performing arts facility Maintain orderly classroom storage areas and shared Performing Arts Center spaces Provide leadership and direction for the Band Parents Association dedicated to supporting the P.K. Yonge Marching Band Program Manage the band budget including creating an annual budget leading fundraising efforts and tracking spending and donations to support the marching band Participate in appropriate professional organizations Utilize a standards-based system to communicate clear and unbiased student grades Demonstrate and model professional behavior as ambassadors of P.K. Yonge Administer and analyze formative assessments to monitor student progress and plan instructional shifts to increase achievement and success for all students. Design appropriate curriculum instructional and assessment accommodations to support academic success for all students including both striving and advanced learners. Incorporate effective and innovative uses of technology to support teaching learning and collaboration. Maintain regular parent communication (electronically face-to-face and conferences). Participate in practitioner inquiry (research) to support professional learning and inform continuous program improvement. Commit to continuous professional learning and ongoing reflection on effectiveness of teaching practice and implemented curricula for all students. For more details about UF benefits please visit learn more about P.K. Yonge please visit . About P.K. Yonge P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School(DRS)is a public school established in 1934 with the mission to design test and disseminate innovations in K-12 education through serving a student population representative of Floridas economic racial gender and academic makeup. Affiliated with the College of Education at the University of Florida P.K. Yonge faculty may partner with members of the college to develop and test teaching solutions designed to respond to the varied learning needs of our students. P.K. Yonge Best School EVER! P.K. Yonge: Re-imagining School Opening the Secondary Building P.K. Yonge boasts a small community-like atmosphere that fosters deep and impactful relationships with students and families from all walks of life over many years. P.K. Yonge is committed to creating a learning environment to support the needs of all learners as we seek to generate new ideas for advancing student learning through research teaching and/or service. Teachers work closely in a collaborative environment that cultivates new ideas designed to impact K-12 schools. As practitioner-researchers P.K. Yonge faculty are constantly working to bridge theory and practice. P.K. Yonge attributes our successes to the contributions of teacherswho find teaching research and investigation inspiring who value the opportunity to reach outside the bounds of the classroom and who are open to sharing on a broader scale. P.K. Yonge teachers enjoy greater professional autonomy. P.K. Yonge faculty engage in professional learning opportunities each year though webinars workshops learning communities and teacher research aimed at increasing knowledge of adaptive student-centered learning environments. Teachers are fully supported to explore and learn within their subject areas; encouraged to present and attend national conferences; and inspired to refine and improve their current practices. As an employee of the University of Florida teachers have the ability to participate in the university promotion process which has the potential to lead to higher rank and salary. P.K. Yonge teachers have full access to UF benefits. Additionally teachers are afforded the use of the UF tuition assistance program to pursue advanced degrees at the University of Florida. For more details about UF benefits visit Yonge About Our School Faculty Voices Learn more about the Gainesville community
Expected Salary:	Commensurate with education & experience.
Minimum Requirements:	A Masters degree; candidates with Bachelors degree will be considered but will be required to obtain a Masters degree within three years of hire. Florida teaching certification; Subject area certification Excellent oral and written communication skills Level 2 DCF background check
Preferred Qualifications:	3 years of K-12 teaching experience
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Interested applicants must apply online athttps:// include: A cover letter or letter of application A complete resume or curriculum vitae Three letters of recommendation providing evidence of effective teaching experience and ongoing collaboration with teaching colleagues University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. Resources University of Florida Benefits Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Accessibility at UF Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Floridas Sunshine Law. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required:	No