Music Program Director

St. Mark’s School•Southborough, MA

1d•$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 director collaborates with arts colleagues and the Chaplains to support a vibrant musical culture and the School’s Episcopal tradition. As a faculty member at a residential school, the director also teaches, advises students, and participates in residential life responsibilities. The director teaches music courses and/or ensembles each year, with offerings shaped by their expertise and student interests. Areas of expertise may include vocal or choral music, jazz, instrumental ensembles, keyboards or organ, music production, songwriting, and music theory. The role also includes organizing performances, mentoring student musicians, supporting Chapel music, overseeing the private lesson program, supervising staff and part-time music professionals, and managing program operations. The director fulfills the equivalent of two seasons of co-curricular responsibilities, assigned according to the candidate’s interests and expertise and the School’s needs. The position is at St. Mark’s School, a coeducational boarding high school of approximately 375 students in Southborough, Massachusetts. The role is a yearly, 10-month position with a stated start date of August 2027. The salary range is $43,500–$85,000, commensurate with experience and educational background.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Accomplished musicianship and success teaching and mentoring adolescents from diverse backgrounds.
Experience directing ensembles and organizing performances or music programs.
Strong organizational and collaborative skills, including the 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 such as vocal or choral music, jazz, instrumental ensembles, keyboards or organ, music production, songwriting, or music theory, with versatility to support a broad music program.

Nice To Haves

Advanced study in music or a related field.
Supervisory experience.

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, such as leading signature music events, advising a cappella groups, supporting musical theater productions, or coaching athletics.