Accompanist Job at Kern High School District, Bakersfield, CA

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  • Kern High School District
  • Bakersfield, CA

Job Description

Position Type:
Support Staff/Accompanist

Date Posted:
8/20/2025

Location:
South High School

Date Available:
08/20/2025

Closing Date:
OPEN UNTIL FILLED

QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires knowledge of basic theory including the fundamentals of harmony and notation; effective methods and techniques of piano accompaniment; knowledge of fundamentals of proper musical sight-reading techniques and methods.



MUST POSSESS THE SKILL TO EFFECTIVELY PLAY A VARIETY OF MUSICAL FORMS ON THE PIANO including classical, popular, jazz and folk music; successfully sight read, transpose, and improvise music; understand and follow a variety of complex and technical oral and written instructions; establish and maintain routine records and files; may supervise and assist in transporting students when necessary; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.


One year of experience as a professional accompanist for soloist, choruses, dance groups or as a pianist with a recognized musical organization. GRADUATION FROM AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL OF MUSIC WITH SPECIALIZATION IN PIANO MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE DESIRED EXPERIENCE.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS AND MAINTAIN A VALID CLASS "C" CALIFORNIA DRIVER'S LICENSE.

A CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT.

DUTIES OF POSITION: To provide piano or other specified instrumental accompaniment for music classes, choral groups, vocal ensembles and soloists, rehearsals, performances, and other school activities; improvising or playing from scores as necessary. Employees in this classification receive general to limited supervision from a certificated teacher(s) or school site administrator within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job classification provides specialized skills as a pianist for a variety of school-related activities and requires specialized knowledge in the reading, interpretation, and arrangement of music.

STARTING SALARY: $2,269.75 (monthly)

NUMBER OF MONTHS: 9.4 (to begin as soon as possible)

NUMBER OF HOURS: 6 (daily working hours 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

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