Choir Director - 2026/2027

Yukon Public Schools•Yukon, OK

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Choir Director will be responsible for the YHS Vocal Music Program, starting in the 9th grade and building each year through the 12th grade. This role involves the overall teaching, business, and operations of the program. The director will serve as a leader in the Yukon High School vocal music program (grades 9-12), fostering continuity, staff development, and student growth with an emphasis on the business operations of the high school program. Responsibilities include coordinating fundraising, managing finances, maintaining inventory, planning for equipment, scheduling maintenance for uniforms and equipment, facilitating student and staff travel, participating in Professional Learning Communities, planning and implementing instructional strategies, supervising students in out-of-classroom activities, promoting positive student behavior, and coordinating the YHS Musical. Additionally, the director will establish performance and academic requirements, organize tryouts, evaluate and teach vocal music students, and comply with all relevant policies and guidelines.

Requirements

Standard teaching certificate
Bachelor's Degree
Sustained, successful experience as a vocal music director or assistant director
Knowledge of OSSAA policies and procedures
Strong interpersonal skills, to include written communication, verbal communication, organization, and conflict resolution skills
Organizational skills, basic mathematical skills, basic computer skills, and communication skills are an essential part of this job
Must have expertise in promoting the musical development of vocal music students
Must have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Previous program/classroom experience preferred
CDL/School Bus License preferred

Responsibilities

Serves as a leader in the Yukon High School vocal music program, grades 9-12, to foster continuity, staff development, and student growth with an emphasis on the overall business operations of the high school program
Coordinate all aspects of fiscally responsible fundraising activities
Facilitate the financial operations of the YHS Vocal Music Program, to include responsible fiscal management; maintain accurate records of all receipts, deposits, and expenditures
Maintains current inventory of all capital assets associated with the program; provides vision and direction in the planning process to secure additional equipment and supplies through bond issues, fundraising, grants, and donations
Establishes an effective and routine schedule of maintenance for refreshing all choir uniforms and any equipment
Facilitate all travel for YHS Vocal Music students and staff, to include administrator and board approval as needed, lodging, transportation, meals, and supervision; maintain consistent communication and positive working relationship with YPS Transportation Department representatives
Actively participates in a Professional Learning Community that supports horizontal and vertical alignment of a guaranteed and viable curriculum and experiences in all aspects of the Vocal Music program
Plans and uses appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of all students
Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities as scheduled, such as concerts, bus rides, contests, and clinics
Promotes positive student behavior in all environments
Coordinate and direct the YHS Musical in conjunction with other program directors and teachers
Establish performance requirements, enforce academic requirements, and verify each student’s eligibility to participate in practices and contests
Organizes and conducts tryouts for the program; informs administration and participants of final selections
Evaluate, place, and teach vocal music students with an emphasis on student and program success
Complies with local, state and federal policies and guidelines; complies with the policies and procedures of OSSAA and other governing bodies in the field of music