Upper Division Choral Director

Berkeley • Tampa, FL

3d

About The Position

Berkeley Preparatory School is seeking to fill a vacancy in the Upper Division Visual and Performing Arts Department for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will teach and lead 3 Upper Division choral ensembles: Cantabella (grade 9 female choir), Singers (grades 9-12 choir, grade 9 boys), and the Mello Divas (grades 10-12 female a cappella group). They will also serve as the Musical Director of the Upper Division musical. This position may also assist with chapel music, as determined by the Head of School. This position closely collaborates with the Director of Performing Arts, the Band Director, and the Upper Division Theatre Director, and reports to the Upper Division Director. Candidates should have a strong background in classical, a capella, and musical theatre vocal performance, and should have significant experience leading strong programs in independent schools. Ideally, the candidate will have ongoing engagement in the professional realm themselves. They must show a strong willingness to receive feedback regularly, grow professionally, significantly contribute to the life of the school, and be eager to work in a culturally and ethnically diverse environment.

Requirements

• Strong background in classical, a capella, and musical theatre vocal performance
• Significant experience leading strong programs in independent schools.
• Strong willingness to receive feedback regularly
• Willingness to grow professionally
• Willingness to significantly contribute to the life of the school
• Eagerness to work in a culturally and ethnically diverse environment.

Nice To Haves

• Ongoing engagement in the professional realm

Responsibilities

• Teach and lead 3 Upper Division choral ensembles: Cantabella (grade 9 female choir), Singers (grades 9-12 choir, grade 9 boys), and the Mello Divas (grades 10-12 female a cappella group).
• Serve as the Musical Director of the Upper Division musical.
• Assist with chapel music, as determined by the Head of School.
• Collaborate with the Director of Performing Arts, the Band Director, and the Upper Division Theatre Director.

Benefits

• full-time position with full benefits
• The compensation package will be very competitive nationally and commensurate with experience, degree attainment and the national independent school and college markets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed