Music Department Chair (PreK-12)
Who You Are
The Episcopal Academy seeks a dynamic and joyful Music Department Chair to lead our vibrant PreK–12 music program. As a member of the academic leadership team, this position will oversee teaching, learning, and performance in both vocal and instrumental music.
The Music Department Chair will bring energy and purpose into Episcopal's community by nurturing students' skills, creativity, and confidence. With a reduced teaching load, the position allows for time and space to infuse music meaningfully throughout campus through inspiring concerts and competitions, enriching chapel experiences, and supporting a passionate team of educators.
What You Will Do
This role blends creative performance, administrative leadership, faculty development, and hands-on teaching. Primary duties include:
- Direct the Concert Choir and Vocal Ensemble.
- Teach Upper School music electives as needed.
- Serve as the Music Director for the Upper School Spring Musical.
- Coordinate student performances.
- Organize and support musical benedictions and performances in Chapel.
- Oversee day-to-day music logistics, including concerts, scheduling, and faculty coordination.
- Advise a small group of upper school students.
- Organize, schedule, and oversee upkeep and tuning of instruments on campus.
- Lead music-specific department meetings and manage the department budget.
- Handle department operations, such as student placement and teacher course assignments, with timeliness, clarity, and competence.
- Conduct observations of Music faculty and work collaboratively with the academic dean, division head, and administrators to execute the teacher evaluation system.
- Design and sequence the curriculum and ensure it incorporates multiple perspectives so every student sees themselves in the music.
