Student Musical Director

Music Director for After-School Musical Program (Grades 1–8) The Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School is seeking a Music Director to support our after-school Spring Musical program for students in grades 1–8. The ideal candidate is an experienced musician and/or vocal instructor who enjoys working with children and can effectively communicate musical concepts to young performers with a wide range of experience and ability. The Music Director will collaborate with the musical director and other team members, as well as a student cast to develop, teach, and rehearse musical numbers while fostering a positive, encouraging, and age-appropriate rehearsal environment. Responsibilities Attend all rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances. Collaborate with the musical team to develop and polish student-created melodies into songs. Record rehearsal tracks for students to use independently and practice between rehearsals. Provide piano/keyboard accompaniment during rehearsals and performances. Teach, rehearse, and support the student cast in learning all musical numbers. Encourage students’ musical growth, confidence, and creativity throughout the rehearsal process. Experience and Qualifications Piano/keyboard proficiency required. Experience as a music director, vocal coach, accompanist, choir director, music educator, or in a similar role preferred. Previous musical theater experience preferred. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a creative team and adapt instruction to meet the needs of students in grades 1–8. Time Commitment Tuesday afternoon rehearsals from 3:00–5:30 p.m., beginning in early January and continuing through the first week of June, with the culminating performances on June 3rd at 1:15 and June 4th at 6:30. Attendance at all scheduled rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances is expected. We are looking for a collaborative, supportive musician who is excited to help young performers bring their musical ideas to life and create a joyful, engaging theatrical experience.