Music Program Director

St. Mark’s School•Southborough, MA

3d•$43,500 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

St. Mark’s School seeks an imaginative, energetic, and collaborative musician-educator to teach, strengthen music programming, and bring the school community together through music and performance. The Music Program Director is a full-time member of the Arts Department and reports to the Department Head. The role collaborates with arts colleagues and Chaplains to support a vibrant musical culture and the School’s Episcopal tradition. The Director teaches music courses and/or ensembles each year, with offerings shaped by their expertise and student interests. The position includes organizing performances and visiting artist programs; mentoring student musicians; supporting Chapel music; and overseeing private lessons, staff, budgets, instruments, equipment, facilities, schedules, and performance logistics. The Director also works with Admission, Advancement, Communications, and Auxiliary Programs, advises students, participates in residential life, and fulfills the equivalent of two seasons of co-curricular responsibilities. The role begins in August 2027. The position is a yearly, 10-month appointment at a coeducational boarding high school of approximately 375 students in Southborough, Massachusetts. Salary is $43,500–$85,000, commensurate with experience and educational background. Benefits include housing, meals, health coverage, tuition remission, and access to campus facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Accomplished musicianship.
Success teaching and mentoring adolescents from diverse backgrounds.
Experience directing ensembles and organizing performances or music programs.
Strong organizational and collaborative skills.
Ability to expand participation and manage program operations.
Commitment to inclusive teaching, professional growth, and full participation in boarding school life.
Expertise in one or more areas of music, with versatility to support a broad music program.

Nice To Haves

Advanced study in music or a related field.
Supervisory experience.
Expertise in vocal or choral music, jazz, instrumental ensembles, keyboards or organ, music production, songwriting, or music theory.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Arts Department colleagues to strengthen music offerings, expand participation, and contribute to a shared vision for the arts aligned with the School’s mission and strategic priorities.
Teach academic music courses and/or ensembles annually, with offerings shaped by musical expertise and student interests.
Organize concerts, recitals, visiting artist programs, and informal performances, and support student-led music-making.
Mentor student musicians and support participation in District, All-State, and other external opportunities.
Partner with the Chaplains to strengthen community singing and student participation in Chapel, providing musical leadership and inclusive repertoire for regular services and special traditions, including Lessons and Carols.
Oversee the private lesson program; supervise the Music Administrative Assistant and part-time music professionals; and manage the budget, instruments, equipment, facilities, scheduling, and performance logistics.
Partner with Admission, Advancement, and Communications to showcase student musicians and strengthen recruitment and community engagement.
Work with Auxiliary Programs to explore appropriate facility rental opportunities and coordinate necessary logistics.
Advise students, contribute to residential life, and fulfill other responsibilities associated with teaching at a residential school.
Fulfill the equivalent of two seasons of co-curricular responsibilities, with assignments based on the candidate’s interests and expertise and the School’s needs.
Potentially lead signature music events, advise a cappella groups, support musical theater productions, or coach athletics.