Orchestra Pit Musicians Wanted
About the Employer
Pit Musician for Fall Musical
Job Title
Pit Musician for Fall Musical
Location
High School
Reports To
Steve Miller
Work Days/FTE
9 days/ .1
Salary/Benefits
Salary and benefits per non-rep compensation schedule
Benefits Eligible?
No
Profile of a Natick Educator
Job Goal
Provide music accompaniment for high school performers and overall music for fall musical.
Qualifications
Education
Music Ed, Music Performance or Music Theatre degree preferred
Professional Certification
Competency in required musical instrument
Specialized Knowledge
Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student, staff, and community engagement and cultivation
Plays appropriate instrument (piano, but also may need acoustic guitar, cello, and violin)
Preferred Experience
Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and Powerschool preferred, but will train the right candidate.
Skills
Reads musical scores
Musical theatre experience
Familiar with keyboard programming, setting up rigs, and performing with click tracks
Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
Alternative Degrees/Experience
Alternative degrees/experience may be substituted for the above at the discretion of the superintendent, if such a substitution brings a strong candidate forward.
Tools and Equipment Used
Phone, intercom, personal computer and software applications as outlined above, scanner, copy machine, calculator, camera, printers, and fax machine.
Appropriate instrument (possible needs guitar, electric bass, cello, violin, viola, percussion (drum set and others).
Essential Functions of the Job
Not limited to:
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position, and additional duties may be assigned.
Works with district and school leadership to combat systemic barriers that limit student, family, and staff members' equitable access to opportunity
Identifies and addresses bias and its impact on rigor and opportunity for students and staff
Updates policies and equitable access procedures
Study and Learn the Musical Score
Attend required pit rehearsals and sitzprobe. Attend production week and all performances.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
Move about the classroom, school, school grounds, office, and/or off-site locations.
On some occasions, it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces;
Remain in a stationary position for periods of time;
Operate a computer and other school/office productivity machinery (i.e., iPad, copy machine, computer printer, assistive technology, etc.);
Read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids;
Position oneself to maintain files and access school/classroom/offices materials;
Communicate with others so that information received and given is understood and accurately communicated;
Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person, via video conference, on the telephone, and/or in writing;
Observe details at close range
In the school setting, ensure the safety of students;
Multitask and meet multiple demands from several people;
May need to teach and support students with life skills development such as eating, cleaning, and toileting
Lifting up to and including 25 lbs
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Selection Guidelines
Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interviews, reference check, strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required, successful completion of criminal records check (C.O.R.I.), sexual offender record check (S.O.R.I.);
Natick Public Schools Non-Discrimination Policy
The Natick Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, physical and intellectual differences, immigration status, homeless status, or any other class protected by law.
Date Updated
September 10, 2026