HS Show Choir Director - East

Des Moines Public School District • Chicago, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Direct show choir and work with vocal music director in creating programs and opportunities for students.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Education
• Experience with a show choir.
• Keyboarding skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading a show choir.

Responsibilities

• Select appropriate teaching resources and show choir pieces for each group.
• Attend and participate in a minimum of five concerts/competitions.
• Plan the show choir calendar for the year including contests, concerts, community performances and trips.
• Submit concert dates to curriculum coordinator for approval in coordination with building administration. October 15th is the submission deadline.
• Prepare contest registrations, contest itineraries, required contest paperwork.
• Work with the choreographer and accompanist to develop an ensemble experience.
• Recruit, audition, and rehearse an instrumental ensemble to back-up the band. If no instrumentalists are available, select the appropriate back-up music and attain rights to use for performance and recording purposes.
• Manage show choir uniforms and dress that are appropriate for the students and musical selection.
• Reserve and maintain rehearsal and performance space.
• Manage any fees and budgets for the ensemble.
• Ensure all funds are secure and turned in promptly to the office manager of the school.
• Organize auditions for the following school year, to include incoming middle school participants.
• Submit reports and activity checklists to building and district administration as requested.
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.
• Attend district-wide meetings as requested.

Benefits

• Stipend amount: $3585.00

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level