5th-12th grade Band Director

Now Hiring 5–12 Band Director – Colfax-Mingo CSD Work in a district that truly values and supports its teachers, students, and community. Why Colfax-Mingo? Located 25 minutes from the heart of Des Moines via I-80 Low cost of living with affordable housing Supportive, close-knit community that values music and the arts Administrators and staff who are former music educators and strong arts advocates District commitment to updating and remodeling music facilities Collaborative team of three music educators — you won’t be alone Position Overview 5th–12th grade concert bands Lessons Marching/Pep Band This Position Works for You: Student teachers First- or second-year music educators Experienced directors seeking support, balance, and growth opportunities Opportunities to Grow Colfax-Mingo values creativity and initiative, with opportunities to expand offerings such as: Jazz band Music theory Small ensembles Other creative musical outlets aligned with student interest and teacher strengths What Are We Looking For? Licensed or eligible for K–12 Music licensure in Iowa Piano skills preferred but not required Strong communication and relationship-building skills Interest in program growth, collaboration, and community engagement Willingness to build strong relationships within the school and local community Questions? Jake Troja, 7–12 Principal: jtroja@colfaxmingo.org Tara Surprenant, Behavior Specialist: tsurprenant@colfaxmingo.org Tim Salmon, Superintendent: tsalmon@colfaxmingo.org Tyler Harper, Music Teacher: tharper@colfaxmingo.org