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PT 5TH/6TH BAND TEACHER
JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION STATUS: Part-time- 7 hours per week (.2 FTE)

WORK HOURS: 7:30-11 AM, 2 set days per week

START DATE:  2025-2026  school year

COMPENSATION: $27.50-$30.00 per hour
BENEFITS:, Paid Time Off (PTO), TRA or PERA Contributions, and access to a range of additional benefits, such as short-term disability and accident insurance.

 

ABOUT NORTH LAKES ACADEMY:

Serving the Forest Lake and surrounding areas since 1999, North Lakes Academy provides a personalized learning environment designed to meet a wide variety of academic needs. With strong core subjects and a full complement of liberal arts courses, NLA provides quality learning in a responsive learning atmosphere. Currently, we operate an elementary campus (grades K-6) and a secondary campus (grades 7-12) both in Forest Lake, serving a total of 460 students. We’re a safe and caring community, connecting learning with the environment, and building curiosity and confidence from day one. We say at NLA who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE. 

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Valid Minnesota teaching license in band

  • Experience working with children in a musical setting

  • Proficiency in playing and teaching various band instruments

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 4 year degree related to music education

  • Previous experience teaching elementary or middle school band

  • Strong knowledge of brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments

  • Ability to organize and lead student performances and events

  • Excellent classroom management and communication skills

  • Passion for fostering musical growth in young learners

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The position includes scheduled times for pulling fifth and sixth grade students for small group lessons, as well as providing large group band experiences. Additionally, the band teacher is responsible for organizing a band concert in late spring. The instructor is responsible for fostering a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages creativity, teamwork, and personal growth.

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