Music Teacher-Choral Middle School
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.
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 handle a multitude of varying and complex issues
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with numerous building stakeholders
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
