Band & Music
School Name: Knoxville Christian School
School City and State: Knoxville, TN
School Website: kcsknights.org
Open Position Title: Band Director – MS/HS; Music Teacher – Elementary
Date to Remove Job Post: August 07, 2026
Job Description:
Responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited, to:
-Teach music in the elementary school.
-Teach all band/music classes from beginning through advanced levels.
-Train students in proper fundamentals and musical concepts.
-Prepare each ensemble for concerts throughout the year.
-Maintain inventory of school owned instruments, equipment, and uniforms.
-Maintain regular office hours and before/after school help sessions in order to advise and assist students in a variety of areas including potential careers in their related field of study.
-Assess students and analyze results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
-Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.
-Manage student behavior to ensure every student is fully engaged.
-Actively participate in job-embedded professional development courses designed for the continual growth of the teaching and learning process at KCS
-Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.
-Support the mission, vision, and core values of Knoxville Christian School.
-Serve as sponsor of student band organizations and participate in campus and community events.
-Perform other related work as needed.
Requirements:
-A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Music Education or related field;
-History of successful recruiting and retention strategies;
-Evidence of clear parent communication and ability to organize parent volunteers;
-Understanding of time commitment expected;
-History of band participation in community events;
-Successful personal performance history (member of a performing college ensemble, all-state band in high school, etc.);
-Ability to clearly articulate elements of music teaching philosophy;
-Evidence of vertical coordination with other band/music teachers (elementary, middle, high);
-Broad knowledge of band literature;
-Strong collaboration skills.
Core Position Specific Requirements:
-Christ-like reflection of faith: Demonstrated ability to show active and maturing reflection of and belief in Christ to co-workers and others through involvement in church and employer organization as well as role model Christian values in words and actions;
-Passion for the school’s mission: Demonstrated ability to achieve goal-oriented results to meet rigorous performance standards in prior positions or relevant experiences;
-Ambassadorship: Demonstrated ability to proactively cultivate and fulfill opportunities that inspire passion in others for an organization’s mission;
-Collaborative: Demonstrated ability to effectively and proactively work jointly with colleagues, parents (if previously employed by a school) and community in the pursuit of a common goal;
-Innovative: Demonstrated ability to utilize new strategies, resources and tools as well as to adapt quickly and willingly to changing organizational needs and technologies;
-Exceptional service: History of professional excellence through diligence, organization, and communication skills;
-Pursuit of professional growth: History of commitment to life-long learning through active professional growth and/or graduate studies;
-Successful clearance of background check, reference check, and drug/alcohol screen.
Personal Attributes:
Demonstrates a strong Christian faith and lifestyle
Passionate about teaching and mentoring students
Collaborative, flexible, and positive attitude
Enthusiastic about creating an engaging learning environment
Work Schedule:
Full-time position following the academic calendar of Knoxville Christian School.
Application Instructions: Submit the following items to Bobby Simpson at bsimpson@kcsknights.org.
Copy of your CV or Résumé
Cover letter
