Marching Band Instructor

Company: Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Are you prepared to motivate and lead young musicians in Washington, D.C.? The Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center seeks a committed Marching Band Instructor to play a crucial role within our team. Come join us in nurturing talent and facilitating development through the realm of music education. Responsibilities will entail leading rehearsals, organizing performances, and instilling discipline and teamwork among our students. If you possess a love for music and a determination to empower the upcoming generation of artists, we invite you to become part of our encouraging and innovative community at LTYC. Compensation: $35 - $40 hourly Responsibilities: Develop engaging and effective lesson plans for marching band rehearsals and performances to facilitate student learning and mastery of musical pieces and marching formations. Offer guidance and constructive feedback to students to support their musical and marching skill development and growth as musicians and performers. Coordinate and supervise marching band practices and performances to ensure seamless execution of routines and successful outcomes. Collaborate with fellow instructors and staff to plan music selection and marching routines for a cohesive and synchronized marching band performance. Monitor and evaluate student progress regularly, providing updates to parents and school administration to track development and communicate achievements and areas for improvement. Qualifications: Minimum requirement of 2 years of experience as a Marching Band Instructor in a similar setting. Strong foundation in music education or a related field is essential. Demonstrated ability to craft engaging lesson plans tailored to marching band routines. Proficient in applying effective classroom management strategies. Must have valid US Work Authorization. About Company Through arts education programs and more, Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center enriches the lives of thousands of underserved youth in the Maryland, D.C., and Virginia school systems, empowering them to develop their artistic talents and achieve their greatest potential. Since its inception in 2004, LTYC has continuously expanded its programming, geographic outreach, and calendar, expanding stronger relationships among schools, students, families, and the community. LTYC has been able to impact the lives of more than 160,000 students, ranging from grades K-12. Many of our students come from schools in Baltimore City and surrounding areas that are in dire need of arts education and behavioral intervention. Our arts education instruction includes dance, theater, music, visual arts, media arts, creative writing, STEAM, culinary arts, Yoga, martial arts, and gardening.

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