2026-27 Accompanist (Anticipated Vacancy)

North Kansas City Schools • Kansas City, MO

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Provide keyboard accompaniment that will enhance the opportunity for vocal music students to improve their vocal music performance.

Requirements

• Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to the completion of a high school diploma.
• Must be an accomplished pianist.
• Possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical attributes necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate or acceptable.

Nice To Haves

• College work in the field of music preferred.
• College work in the field of education would be helpful.
• Experience as an accompanist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide keyboard accompaniment for choral ensemble classes offered at the middle and high school.
• Prepare all music, including piano score, individual vocal parts and combined vocal parts prior to daily rehearsals.
• Accompany ensemble performances for concerts, festivals, contests, and clinics.
• Accompany solo and small ensemble groups for district and state contests.
• Prepare rehearsal tapes for students.
• Accompany rehearsals and performances for high school musicals, when needed.
• Assist vocal directors with clerical responsibilities such as paper work, filing, music library, etc.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Adheres to good safety practices.
• Adheres to all district rules, regulations, and policies.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits according to Board policies.
• Public Education Employee Retirement Systems (PEERS)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED