University Of Florida is hiring: INSTRUCTOR/PKY - Band Director / Music Instruct

INSTRUCTOR/PKY - Band Director / Music Instructor

Apply now Job no: 538199
Work type: Non-Permanent Status Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Humanities, Early childhood education/Childcare
Department: 18180400 - ED-HIGH SCHOOL

Classification Title: INSTRUCTOR/PKY

Job Description:

You belong at a K-12 teaching and learning environment that’s leading the way!

If you are interested in being a part of this dedicated team of professionals, we invite you to submit your curriculum vitae or resume and application.

The Opportunity and Job Description

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School (DRS) is seeking to hire a Band Director / Music Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include the following:

• Direct teaching of assigned students.
• Taylor curriculum for a 5-12 experience, including selecting rigorous and developmentally appropriate music and materials for assigned courses
• Motivate students and successfully employ effective teaching methods to create a safe and engaging learning environment
• Recruit & retain students for the band program
• Plan and collaborate with the P.K. Yonge Performing Arts teaching faculty to provide an integrated, comprehensive, and sequential K-12 curriculum experience
• Identify, organize, and program extracurricular and community performances for assigned groups, including preparing students for events such as marching band competitions, symphonic band performance adjudications, and solo & ensemble festivals
• Lead and supervise rehearsals for special programs
• Recruit and manage marching band support staff
• Encourage and assist students with auditions, competitions, festivals, solos, all-state ensembles, and college scholarships
• Assume responsibility for planning (i.e., registration, transportation, lodging, meals, chaperones) and accompanying students to school-sponsored events and competitions; monitor and manage student behavior
• Assist with musical direction for school productions including pep rallies, high school graduation, football games, and other special events and celebrations
• Communicate effectively with administrators, parents, and colleagues regarding scheduling, upcoming performances/events, and students’ academic progress
• Manage annual instrument inventory, assignment, and the care & maintenance of instruments and equipment in the performing arts facility
• Maintain orderly classroom, storage areas and shared Performing Arts Center spaces
• Provide leadership and direction for the Band Parents Association dedicated to supporting the P.K. Yonge Marching Band Program
• Manage the band budget, including creating an annual budget, leading fundraising efforts, and tracking spending and donations to support the marching band
• Participate in appropriate professional organizations
• Utilize a standards-based system to communicate clear and unbiased student grades
• Demonstrate and model professional behavior as ambassadors of P.K. Yonge
• Administer and analyze formative assessments to monitor student progress and plan instructional shifts to increase achievement and success for all students.
• Design appropriate curriculum, instructional, and assessment accommodations to support academic success for all students including both striving and advanced learners.
• Incorporate effective and innovative uses of technology to support teaching, learning and collaboration.
• Maintain regular parent communication (electronically, face‑to‑face and conferences).
• Participate in practitioner inquiry (research) to support professional learning and inform continuous program improvement.
• Commit to continuous professional learning and ongoing reflection on effectiveness of teaching practice and implemented curricula for all students.

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School (DRS) is a public school established in 1934 with the mission to design, test, and disseminate innovations in K-12 education through serving a student population representative of Florida’s economic, racial, gender, and academic makeup.

Affiliated with the College of Education at the University of Florida, P.K. Yonge faculty may partner with members of the college to develop, and test teaching solutions designed to respond to the varied learning needs of our students.

P.K. Yonge boasts a small community-like atmosphere that fosters deep and impactful relationships with students and families from all walks of life over many years. P.K. Yonge is committed to creating a learning environment to support the needs of all learners as we seek to generate new ideas for advancing student learning through research, teaching, and/or service. Teachers work closely in a collaborative environment that cultivates new ideas designed to impact K-12 schools. As practitioner‑researchers, P.K. Yonge faculty are constantly working to bridge theory and practice. P.K. Yonge attributes our successes to the contributions of teachers who find teaching, research, and investigation inspiring, who value the opportunity to reach outside the bounds of the classroom, and who are open to sharing on a broader scale.

P.K. Yonge teachers enjoy greater professional autonomy. P.K. Yonge faculty engage in professional learning opportunities each year through webinars, workshops, learning communities, and teacher research aimed at increasing knowledge of adaptive, student-centered learning environments. Teachers are fully supported to explore and learn within their subject areas; encouraged to present and attend national conferences; and inspired to refine and improve their current practices.

As an employee of the University of Florida, teachers have the ability to participate in the university promotion process — which has the potential to lead to higher rank and salary. P.K. Yonge teachers have full access to UF benefits. Additionally, teachers are afforded the use of the UF tuition assistance program to pursue advanced degrees at the University of Florida. For more details about UF benefits, visit

Commensurate with education & experience.

• A Master’s degree; candidates with Bachelor’s degree will be considered, but will be required to obtain a Master’s degree within three years of hire.
• Florida teaching certification; Subject area certification
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Three letters of recommendation providing evidence of effective teaching experience and ongoing collaboration with teaching colleagues

University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392‑2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955‑8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 19 Dec 2025 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: (not specified)

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School (DRS) is seeking to hire a Band Director / Music Instructor for the 26-27 school year. This is a 10-month appointment that begins on July 30, 2026 with the potential for a summer 2026 marching band camp appointment.