Spartanburg Day School is a nationally recognized, nonsectarian independent school enrolling approximately 600 students from 2k through grade 12. Founded in 1957 as the first independent school in Upstate South Carolina, Spartanburg Day School has provided an unparalleled educational experience for 69 years. Our unique community offers a vast array of academic and co-curricular options, all set within a charming and rapidly growing college town in the heart of the South Carolina Upstate.

Spartanburg Day School is currently seeking a dedicated Band Director for the 2026-2027 school year. Our mission is to provide a superior educational experience, within a community of trust, that prepares students for a life well lived.

This mission is upheld by five core values that inform every facet of our School:

• Excellence: Challenging every student to achieve their finest level of academic and personal success.
• Individuality: Empowering students to be their true selves in a community that promotes trust, accountability, and independence of thought.
• Leadership: Motivating students to be meaningful contributors to society who exemplify responsibility, compassion, and service.
• Curiosity: Cultivating the true desire to learn through thoughtful discovery in an environment safe for both failure and success.
• Passion: Inspiring students and faculty alike to find joy in educational exploration and embody an enthusiasm for lifelong learning.

The Day School seeks dedicated professionals whose character and instruction naturally reflect and advance these essential values within our community.

POSITION SUMMARY 

This position joins a creative and collaborative department known for its commitment to fostering a love of the arts that both challenges and inspires students. Fine Arts faculty members enjoy significant autonomy in developing curriculum, pedagogy, and assessments grounded in current research and developmentally appropriate practice. The ideal candidate is a motivated, creative, and flexible educator who thrives in an environment that encourages innovation, and supports the instrumental ensembles ranging from Middle School through Upper School. The Band Director will report to the Head of Middle School and the Head Upper School, and will work closely with academic and administrative staff across the campus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of the Band program (grades 5-12) including band camp (begins two weeks before school starts), curriculum development, organization and implementation of all rehearsals and performances during the school year.  
• Prepare all instructional ensembles for participation in required events including concerts, assemblies,  pep rallies, and graduation ceremonies.  
• Prepare ensembles (including through organization and fundraising) for adjudicated band competitions. 
• Create a positive environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate for the students’ maturity, interests and learning styles.  
• Utilize effective professional oral and written communication skills.  
• Attend all school faculty meetings and scheduled professional development sessions.

KEY STRENGTHS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in music education (Master’s preferred)
• 3 to 5 years experience as a Band Director
• Exceptional interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to respond thoughtfully to the diverse needs of students and their families. 
• Excellent work ethic, modeling respect, honesty, and integrity. 

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references to careers@sdsgriffin.org  

*Salary will commensurate with education and experience  

Spartanburg Day School is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.  

About Spartanburg Day School

Spartanburg Day School is a nationally recognized, nonsectarian independent school enrolling approximately 600 students from 2k through grade 12. Founded in 1957 as the first independent school in Upstate South Carolina, Spartanburg Day School has provided an unparalleled educational experience for 69 years. Our unique community offers a vast array of academic and co-curricular options, all set within a charming and rapidly growing college town in the heart of the South Carolina Upstate. As a newcomer to the Spartanburg area, especially if you are moving from bigger cosmopolitan cities, the small-town feel may surprise you, but it is the ‘small town feel’ that attracts many people to relocate to the area. Spartanburg is laid back, friendly, walkable, community-oriented, and infused with nature. It is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Downtown Spartanburg has seen a revitalization in the past decade. There is a flurry of activity happening in downtown Spartanburg in the past couple of years. This includes new businesses, new residential projects, public infrastructure developments, special events, and future development plans. With these redevelopments, Spartanb...urg has blossomed into an amazing city filled with community events and exciting things to do. Schools, business sectors, healthcare, shopping, a new baseball stadium with their own team, and dining –Spartanburg has it all.

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