Douglas County School District
Location
Minden, Nevada
Salary
$0 - $10,000 / HOUR
The Activity Sponsor is responsible for providing on-site instrumental music instruction and mentoring students in band and orchestra programs. They also manage club activities, oversee event planning, and collaborate with school staff to support student progress and program growth.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and have experience in instrumental music education, particularly with beginning and intermediate ensembles. Strong communication, organizational, and collaborative skills are required to effectively manage classroom activities and engage with the school community.
An Activity Sponsor is responsible for supervising and supporting a specific extracurricular club, organization, or activity. This role involves mentoring students, overseeing club activities, and ensuring that all events and meetings are conducted in a safe and organized manner. The Activity Sponsor works closely with students, faculty, and administration to promote student engagement and development. MINIMUM EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING: - Education or advanced training with relevance to to the club/activity strongly desired ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Depending on the activity and school setting, there may be: - Mild to moderate or louder noise - Potential exposure to weather conditions, variable temperatures - Typical school classroom / office / gymnasium or outdoor lighting and facilities ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Depending on the activity and school setting, the following may be required: - Lifting of ten (10) or more pounds - Frequent sitting, standing, bending, squatting, reaching - Repetitive movement Position Specific Information (if Applicable): The Douglas County School District is seeking Elementary Band/Orchestra Instructors for its before- and after-school music program in schools serving 5th and 6th grade students in the Castle Rock area. Positions are available for band, orchestra, or both, depending on the candidate’s experience and interest. Instructors provide on-site instruction for classes twice weekly for roughly 30 weeks per academic year to beginning and intermediate (1st–2nd year) band/orchestra students under the guidance of Program Coordinators, who also serve as the area’s middle and high school band and orchestra teachers. Instructors collaborate with coordinators, fellow instructors, and school staff—including general music teachers and administrators—to support curriculum alignment, student progress, and program growth. They assist with recruiting future students and help maintain accurate records to track enrollment, student progress, and instructional needs. Instructors work with program coordinators and instrument rental vendors to help ensure equitable student access to quality instruments, repairs, and other resources. Instructors also support concerts, instrument try-outs, and other program events, and are expected to attend monthly meetings to establish a unified curriculum, plan events, address program goals, and share instructional best practices. To ensure high-quality instruction and student achievement, this position may require additional time dedicated to planning, organization, and preparation beyond regular instructional hours.
$0.01 USD - $10,000.00 USD Stipend All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans. Time Off Plans: This position is eligible for paid sick time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: July 24, 2026 Proud to Be DCSD - 65 Years of Excellence A career in Colorado's Douglas County School District is a chance to be part of something incredibly important and fulfilling. Spanning over 850 square miles, Douglas County School District offers a variety of communities ranging from small rural farm towns to large and fast-growing suburban neighborhoods. At the heart of it all is a love and dedication to family and a unity of purpose around ensuring that each and every one of our community’s 61,000+ students receives the education needed to have the brightest future possible. Unity of Purpose DCSD’s Board of Education adopted the following goals for our school district – and our leaders, educators and support staff work diligently to incorporate these values in everything they do. 1. Academic Excellence 2. Outstanding Educators and Staff 3. Safe, Positive Climate and Culture 4. Collaborative Relations with Parents and Community 5. Financial Well-Being Students Are at the Center of What We Do In Douglas County, we know that working in education is more than a job - it’s a calling. Every day our dedicated team of educators guides our community’s future leaders by encouraging them to ask questions, explore new ideas, and solve problems. Our school leaders and staff put students first in everything they do and work hard to ensure that our educators have the tools they need to provide every student the best education possible. Every Student is Unique In Douglas County, we understand that no two students are the same. Each has a unique learning style and needs. We also know that students want and deserve multiple options for life after high school. We support all students, whether their goal is to go on to a four-year college, join the military, or directly enter the workforce. We have the programs and know-how to ensure our students are successful in whatever they choose to do after high school. Every Employee Matters. Every Employee Contributes From our school principals and licensed teachers to our nutrition services staff and bus drivers, all DCSD employees touch the lives of students and every employee contributes to their success.
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