Middle School Choir Director & Advisor

The ideal candidate is an outstanding teacher with a deep knowledge and understanding of leading, training and managing a vocal ensemble. He/she enjoys working with students and has experience masterfully guiding them in the development of their vocal skills.

The MS Choir Director is charged with teaching Middle School (grades 5-8) classes working closely in collaboration with other Middle School and Upper School Music Faculty and the Performing Arts Department Chair to promote and develop an exemplary choir program and develop the Musical Arts at ESD.

This position also works in conjunction with the Chaplains and other Music Faculty regarding music selection for daily chapel services and special events.

The successful candidate will also serve as a middle school advisor.

Essential Functions:

• Teach MS courses while building a strong choral program delivering instruction aligned with ESD’s Statement of Educational Philosophy.
• Provide integral and varied support, planning, oversight, and communication as an academic advisor in the middle school. Serve on a grade level team and contribute to grade level programming, including chaperoning overnight school trips.
• Design and implement a varied, innovative, and motivational curriculum to develop and build an exemplary program in the Middle School.
• Produce regular and consistent performances each year.
• Work closely and collaborate with MS and US Music Department instructors to develop a singular vision of continuity and growth and to implement the school’s curricular initiatives and ESD’s strategic plan. Serve as consultant or liaison for select school events.
• Participate and engage in professional activities and gatherings at team, departmental, divisional, and school-wide levels.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Music Education or related field.
• Experience in directing and teaching middle school choir.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students.
• Experience with curriculum development and implementation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.