Choral & Music Ensemble Teacher/Director

Choral & Music Ensemble Teacher/Director at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy

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Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is an all girls' Catholic, Dominican, independent, college-preparatory day and boarding high school in the hills of La Cañada Flintridge. Overlooking Pasadena, FSHA educates girls from Los Angeles, Southern California and around the world for a life of faith, integrity and truth.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Choral & Music Ensemble Teacher/Director Start Date: August 2026 Status: Part-Time (with potential for growth to full-time within 1–3 years based on program needs and performance) Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is seeking a music educator to lead, expand, and elevate our music department. We are looking for a candidate with the drive and creativity to scale the program over the next few years into a robust, full-time department. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between technical excellence and creative expression, helping students find their individual voices while fostering a collaborative ensemble spirit. Primary Responsibilities Instruction: Direct one section of Choral Music and one Instrumental Music Ensemble (Note: instrumental ensemble meets Wednesday after school). Liturgical Leadership: Select, prepare, and direct student musicians for all liturgical services and school-wide spiritual gatherings. Performance Production: Produce and direct two major annual showcases: the Winter and Spring Concerts. Program Growth: Work with the department chair to develop and execute a 1–3 year growth strategy to increase student enrollment and program offerings, moving the position toward a full-time capacity. Candidate Profile The "Dual-Threat" music educator: You possess a deep pedagogical toolkit for both vocal and instrumental instruction. Genre Fluidity: You are comfortable navigating diverse musical landscapes, from classical and liturgical to contemporary and world music. Community Builder: You have the interpersonal skills to create a nurturing, inclusive, and student centered program alongside high-standard performance culture. Creative Visionary: You see a music program as more than just rehearsals- you see it as a platform for student identity and community uplift. Please apply here: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/643C2A5A4ACEF9FE19DEB317B0CECC6D/jobs/92412#!apply-sign-in

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