Middle School Music/Choral Teacher

Newton Public Schools•Newton, MA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking a certified music teacher with strong expertise in choral methodologies to lead and oversee the choral curriculum. The candidate will also teach general music as needed and coordinate afterschool vocal music programming. The ideal candidate demonstrates knowledge of diverse musical repertoire, effective rehearsal techniques, performance proficiency, and piano skills. The successful applicant will be an excellent communicator and strong leader with exceptional skills in conducting, performance, and music analysis. This role requires artistic vision and the administrative capacity to lead, sustain, and grow an already vibrant choral music program, while collaborating with key performing arts staff to support school events and performances. This is a 0.70 FTE position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Appropriate DESE teaching license, including SEI endorsement
Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to use technology effectively
Experience directing choral ensembles
Ability to present evening concerts and support students auditioning/participating at regional festivals
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with numerous building stakeholders

Nice To Haves

strong expertise in choral methodologies
knowledge of diverse musical repertoire
effective rehearsal techniques
performance proficiency
piano skills
exceptional skills in conducting, performance, and music analysis
artistic vision
administrative capacity to lead, sustain, and grow an already vibrant choral music program
collaborating with key performing arts staff to support school events and performances
with a choral emphasis

Responsibilities

Oversee administrative functions of choral program
Select music for classes, concerts, and events
Cooperatively collaborate on calendar of events
Collaborate on musical theatre production
Oversee extra-curricular vocal personnel
Maintain choral music library
Maintain equipment/instrument inventory
Utilize educational music technology
Coordinate recording and sound technology
Plan and executive music field trips and tours
Oversee student choral organizations
Coordinate concerts, rehearsals, stage set-up, PR, and programs
Prepare and maintain budgets for supplies, professional/technical services, and capital equipment
Provide student performances for various school and community events
Coordinate with parent volunteers