About this role
Minimum of 60 college hours required.
$23.29 per hour
Maximum 50 Hours
Start date: January 5, 2027
Any interested support Rockwood employee eligible to transfer must submit a TRANSFER application to this posting before the internal closing date to be considered.
POSITION TITLE
Music Assistant
STATUS
School Term Position - 50 hours annual max.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
x
Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO
Building Principal
HUMAN RESOURCES
x
Approved
Not Approved
POSITION SUMMARY
Assists with duties assigned by the classroom teacher to enhance the learning of all students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Work with individual orchestra students and small groups to provide targeted instruction and support in preparation for solo and small ensemble festival.
- Accept direction from orchestra teacher
- Assist at times with additional responsibilities and assignments as needed by the teacher or principal
- Assist the teacher in specific routine activities such as drills, reinforcement, developing verbal and listening communication skills, and performance-building exercises
- Assist with field trips
- Chaperone and supervise students during classes and concerts, including possible travel
- Help collect resources for use in the classroom
- Lead sectional rehearsals
- Provide specific instruction on instrument(s) of expertise - violin, viola, cello, bass
- Under direction of the classroom teacher, learns techniques for implementing music program
- Work directly with teachers to carry out specific tasks related to students' needs
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to interact effectively with staff and parents
- Ability to move within building and classrooms
- Ability to relate and communicate to students regardless of their needs
- Ability to safely supervise children in all areas of the building, inside and outside
- Ability to understand limited role of music assistant with respect to teacher responsibilities
- Proficient with computer using MS Office and Google programs, printer, fax, and phone
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited college or university
- Advanced skills on orchestra instruments
- Teacher certification preferred
- Friendly, helpful attitude in working with students and staff
EQUIPMENT USED
- Musical instrument(s)
- Standard office equipment
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand and reach