Voice Teacher

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and maintain weekly one on one voice lessons during the academic day, and send detailed invoicing and accounting to the School on a monthly basis
• Plan and teach chorus classes on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons
• Teaching voice parts to all students participating in the school musical; must be able to attend approximately 10 afternoon rehearsals from January - February
• Prepare students for OCMEA All-County auditions and NYSSMA solos, being available to be present on-site for both the All County and NYSSMA dates
• Develop a recital program and prepare students for 2 main recitals, commencement, as well as additional minor school performances; bring new performance ideas and opportunities to the program both on campus and off campus

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of experience in choral instruction in a school
• Extensive vocal performance, with choral education experience, MA in music education preferred
• A strong understanding of choral ensembles, and the ability to adapt and create engaging rehearsals, ensembles and performance programs
• Strong piano skills, with experience in accompaniment and accompaniment while conducting
• Familiarity with preparing voice students for NYSSMA, All-County, and All-State
• Student centered-teaching praxis
• Experience growing a choral program, with a focus on new performance opportunities and student retention
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to a diverse community
• Proficiency with technology; experience with music software
• Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Salary and Benefits

• All teaching duties are compensated per contracted hourly rate.
• Rates vary between classroom instruction time, private lessons, and musical rehearsals and performances, ranging from $40/hour-$100 hour.

Contact Information

Please send a cover letter, resume, a list of three professional references to: Paul Connors, Director of Music, via email at employment@sks.org.