Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• New York State or Buffalo certified in the tenure area for which they are applying to teach.
• Attach a PDF or a screenshot of their certifications.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the New York State Learning Standards for the Arts.
• Possess proficient piano accompaniment and choral conducting skills.
• Knowledge of vocal pedagogy.
• Ability to teach healthy singing techniques.
• Ability to instruct in diction, blend, intonation, breath support, and musicianship.
• Possess diverse repertoire knowledge.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with accompanists, faculty, administrators, parents, and community partners.

Nice To Haves

• Current City of Buffalo residency.

Responsibilities

• Participate in after-school and weekend community performances.
• Perform assigned tasks, fulfill required duties, and carry out additional responsibilities as designated by the building principal.
• Provide instruction for a diverse population of students, including students with exceptionalities.
• Direct choral ensembles: Plan, rehearse, and conduct school choirs for concerts, showcases, festivals, competitions, and community events.
• Teach vocal technique: Instruct students in healthy singing, breath support, diction, tone production, blend, intonation, and expressive performance.
• Select repertoire: Choose age-appropriate, educationally valuable, diverse, and performance-ready choral music.
• Prepare students for performances: Coach students in musicianship, stage presence, interpretation, memorization, and ensemble discipline.
• Assess student progress: Evaluate vocal growth, music literacy, rehearsal participation, performance quality, and artistic development.
• Lead auditions and placement: Audition students, assign voice parts, form ensembles, and support recruitment for the choral program.
• Collaborate with arts faculty: Work with theater, dance, instrumental music, and academic staff on productions, interdisciplinary projects, and school events.
• Coordinate concerts and events: Manage performance logistics, including scheduling, programs, accompanists, venues, attire, equipment, and communication with families.
• Support musical theater productions: Provide vocal direction, rehearsal leadership, and coaching for school musicals or staged performances.
• Maintain program administration: Manage budgets, music libraries, attendance, permissions, festival paperwork, communications, and equipment needs.
• Promote a positive ensemble culture: Build an inclusive, disciplined, respectful, and artistically ambitious learning environment.
• Engage the community: Represent the school through performances, partnerships, outreach events, and arts advocacy.
• Ensure student safety and professionalism: Follow school policies, supervise students during rehearsals and performances, and model professional artistic conduct.