Assistant Director of Vocal Music

TITLE: Assistant Director of Vocal Music

Position Summary

The Camdenton R-III School District is seeking a skilled, dynamic, and certified vocal music teacher and collaborative pianist to join our growing vocal music program. This position serves nearly 375 students across eight ensembles ranging from grades 6 through 12. The Camdenton Vocal Music Program has a rich history of excellence in student auditions, festivals, and competitions.

We are looking for a musical partner who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, possesses strong piano and sight-reading capabilities, and shares a passion for inspiring young vocalists to reach their highest artistic potential.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Missouri teaching certificate for K-12 or Secondary Music Education.
• Pass all background checks and screenings
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced piano technique and sight-reading skills across a variety of musical styles.
• Prior experience with choral conducting, vocal coaching, or collaborative piano accompaniment in a public school setting.
  
  

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Faculty / Support Staff Expectations

REPORTS TO: High School Principal

Essential Functions And Key Responsibilities

• Provide high level piano accompaniment during rehearsals and performances as needed, or coordinate with external accompanists when applicable.
• Co-conduct choral ensembles across grades 6–12.
• Deliver high-quality vocal instruction, music theory, and sight-singing pedagogy tailored to changing adolescent voices.
• Develop and implement innovative, standards-based curricula that accommodate diverse learning styles and skill levels.
• Lead targeted sectionals, small group rehearsals, and individual vocal coaching to prepare students for concert performances, auditions, and festivals.
• Assist with the logistical operations of the choral department, including sheet music library management, uniform inventory, field trip planning, and student data entry.
• Collaborate on the planning and execution of concerts, community performances, musical theater productions, and state/regional choral festivals.
• Actively recruit students moving from middle to high school to maintain strong enrollment and continuity within the vocal music pathway.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management skills and build positive, supportive relationships with students.
• Collaborate with other teachers, school staff, and administrators to enhance the educational experience.
• Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with students, parents, staff, and district administrators.
  
  

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Middle School and High School Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Terms Of Employment

• 9 month contract (179 days)
• Salary and Benefits - commensurate with education and experience
• Benefits include Board paid health insurance, paid sick leave, retirement and other
  
  

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Professional Staff (teachers)