The Webb Schools is hiring: Director of Instrumental Music in Claremont

Job Title: Director of Instrumental Music Department: Fine Arts

Reports to: Fine Arts Department Chair

Status: Part-Time, Salaried/Exempt, Non-Benefited, Faculty

SUMMARY

The Webb Schools is accepting applications for a part-time Director of Instrumental Music for the 2025-2026 school year. The Director of Instrumental music teaches and leads the Webb Sinfonia, which is composed of String, Wind, and Percussion students. Responsibilities include teaching the wind/string sinfonia class, choosing repertoire and rehearsing for the Winter and Spring concerts, coordinating musicians for the Chapel program, arranging field trips and guest artists, and overseeing the artistic life of our student musicians. In addition, faculty members are expected to contribute positively and productively to support an inclusive campus community that promotes the development of honor, leadership, and character and which strives to cultivate a sense of belonging for all.

MISSION AND COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING

The Webb Schools are committed to fostering an inclusive school community characterized by openness, acceptance, and empathy, where all members are valued, respected, and supported. Our community is strengthened by the diverse views, beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Embracing diversity in all its many forms is essential to our mission: in particular, our call to provide an exemplary learning community that nurtures future leaders who will act with honor and moral courage and serve with a generous spirit. For more on our values and commitment to DEI initiatives, click here.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teach instrumental music and lead the Webb Sinfonia
• In collaboration with the Director of Community & Culture and choral music director, select repertoire for concerts
• Organize music and musicians for the Chapel program
• Be available for special events, such as performances, concerts, and rehearsals.
• Transcribing parts for non-standard instrumental combinations may be required, depending upon enrollment
• Collaborate with Fine Arts Department Chair in developing the program
• Promote the development of honor, character, and leadership in all dealings with students, including enforcing school rules and ensuring all students feel safe and welcome in their campus homes
• Perform other duties as assigned

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES OF WEBB FACULTY & STAFF

• Contributes to the delivery of the mission, vision, and values of the school community.
• Demonstrates inclusive and equitable practices to ensure that all members of the community feel a sense of belonging.
• Follows community policies and procedures and models positive behavior.
• Works effectively as a team member and develops professional and productive relationships with colleagues.
• Understands boundaries and embraces responsibility for the care of students in loco parentis.
• Promotes a trust-based community by keeping appropriate confidences.
• Manages time effectively and meets deadlines and commitments.
• Communicates and responds to all school communications in a timely manner.
• Exhibits flexibility and adaptability to change as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree with a major in music is required, Master’s degree a plus. High school or

college teaching and conducting experience preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A valid California Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is required. A criminal background check is required and must be successfully completed before employment can begin.

OTHER SKILLS

Faculty members must be:

• Abel to communicate effectively with students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Knowledgeable practitioners of their discipline.
• Technologically literate and able to guide and direct students’ use of technology.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements of this position are those needed to successfully fulfill the job duties and responsibilities articulated above. As prescribed by law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

Anticipated salary: $42,000

• The Webb Schools offers competitive compensation. In setting position ranges, Webb reviews numerous factors including industry data from NAIS, CAIS and NBOA and other market data.
• Webb believes a strong benefits package is important for employee stability and retention. Benefits include highly subsidized health plans, robust retirement contributions and tuition remission.
• Full-time faculty salaries are set with the expectation that on-campus housing will be provided to enable the in loco parentis work of boarding school faculty. Modest housing stipends are provided to faculty who are on the waiting list to move onto campus.
• Webb allocates substantial resources to faculty growth and professional development, including funding for advanced degrees, curriculum development, industry conferences and workshops, and other academic and pedagogical pursuits.

This position is for the current 2025-2026 academic year.

The Webb Schools are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate based on perceived or actual race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, pregnancy (or any related conditions), age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, gender/identity/expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. www.webb.org.