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Uncommon Schools
High School Drumline Coach
K-12
Edtech.com's Summary
Uncommon Schools is hiring a High School Drumline Coach to launch and develop the drumline program at Lincoln Park High School. The coach will teach percussion skills, manage and mentor students, create performances, and build a strong team culture while preparing students for various events and competitions.
Highlights
- Develop and teach percussion fundamentals and performance skills to 15–25 high school students.
- Design choreography, cadences, show music, and performance routines for events.
- Manage student team culture, accountability, leadership, and discipline.
- Lead students in showcases, competitions, pep rallies, and school events, including local travel.
- Scheduled project sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15pm to 3:15pm, with potential after-school practices.
- Experience required in drumline, marching band, HBCU-style band culture, or percussion ensembles.
- Strong leadership and classroom management capabilities necessary.
- Ability to teach choreography and performance techniques.
- Passion for mentoring youth and promoting team growth.
- Annual stipend of $8,000, paid monthly, based on experience and hours worked.
High School Drumline Coach Full Description
Company Description
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!
Job Description
Lincoln Park High School is looking for a passionate, high-energy Coach to help start the drumline program. We are searching for a coach who can build culture, push excellence, and create an authentic drumline experience for our students both on and off the field.
The Drumline Coach will:
• Teach and develop students in percussion fundamentals and performance skills
• Manage and coach a team of 15–25 high school students
• Create choreography, cadences, show music, and performance routines
• Prepare students for showcases, competitions, pep rallies, and school events
• Build team culture, accountability, leadership, and discipline
• Travel with students to local performances
Schedule
Project Sessions
- Tuesday & Thursday: 2:15pm - 3:15pm
- Potential Opportunities for After-school practices
Qualifications
- Experience coaching or performing in drumline, marching band, HBCU-style band culture, or percussion ensembles
- Strong leadership and classroom management skills
- Ability to teach choreography and performance techniques
- Passion for mentoring and developing young people
- High energy, professionalism, and commitment to team growth
Additional Information
Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.
Our Approach to AI and Your Application
At Uncommon Schools, we value thoughtful use of technology. Your responses should begin with your own thinking and reflect your authentic voice, experiences, and commitment to our mission. Generative AI can be used to refine or organize writing, but not to generate initial responses or replace your ideas. Every application is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team, and we are committed to understanding the person behind the application.
At Uncommon Schools, we value thoughtful use of technology. Your responses should begin with your own thinking and reflect your authentic voice, experiences, and commitment to our mission. Generative AI can be used to refine or organize writing, but not to generate initial responses or replace your ideas. Every application is reviewed by a member of our Recruitment Team, and we are committed to understanding the person behind the application.
Compensation
Coaches will receive an annual stipend of $8,000 based on experience and contracted hours per week, paid monthly.
If at any point during the year, you stop performing these responsibilities before they are fully completed, for any reason, your stipend will be adjusted in accordance.
At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve---with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.
As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email [email protected].
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