Now Hiring: Band Director / Music Teacher at Dunbar High School (Fort Myers, FL)

Calling all music educators and proud products of the HBCU band tradition — Dunbar High School in Fort Myers, Florida is searching for a Director of Bands (Band Director / Music Teacher) to lead and grow one of Southwest Florida’s most exciting music programs.

If you grew up in the culture of drumlines, the Fifth Quarter, and Sunday-best halftime shows, this is your chance to build that same magic from the ground up. Dunbar is looking for an energetic, visionary, and student-centered leader ready to build a championship-caliber marching band and a music department rooted in excellence, discipline, pride, and family.

What You’ll Lead

• Championship marching band — build and lead a competitive, show-stopping marching program.
• Concert & ensemble excellence — develop outstanding concert bands and ensembles.
• Culture of pride — create a program defined by excellence, discipline, pride, and family.
• Recruiting & retention — attract and keep talented student musicians.
• Pathways to the next level — prepare students for collegiate and professional opportunities.
• Community engagement — connect families and the community through exceptional performances.

Why Dunbar High School

• Supportive leadership — a school administration invested in your success.
• Talented students — outstanding young musicians with tremendous potential.
• Tradition & pride — strong community support and school spirit.
• Modern programs — including International Baccalaureate (IB) and STEM pathways.
• Build something lasting — the opportunity to shape a premier Florida band program from the start.

How to Apply

Ready to make a lasting impact? View the full posting and apply through HBCU Connect, or email your letter of interest and résumé directly to Dr. Carl Burnside, Principal at carlcb@leeschools.net (office: 239-461-5322). You can also explore openings at the School District of Lee County careers site.

School Motto: Achievement Is the Expectation.