Choir Director Assistant/Accompanist, Part-Time

Choir Director Assistant/Accompanist, Part-Time

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where approximately 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students for future generations.

The MHS Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) program impacts students as they can learn a variety of instruments and easily can explore areas of interest or passion right here on campus. They can take advantage of a wealth of expert instruction through our staff. MHS even covers the cost of instruments, equipment, and lessons! View the list of MHS programs.

MHS is seeking an ancillary Choir Director 1st Assistant/Accompanist for: 5th/6th grade choir, 7th/8th grade choir, and a mixed grade select audition choir. Duties will include up to five rehearsals per week and multiple performances throughout the school year, including several school assemblies and weekend off-site performances. The Choir Assistant will support all responsibilities of the Choir Director and perform standard accompanist duties for the school choir. Additional duties may include small group piano lessons.

Rehearsals Hours: Monday through Friday - 6:45 am - 7:45 am. Performances: multiple scheduled performances throughout the school year, including 3 Sunday Chapel Services generally from 8:00 am – 10:00 am.

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  Bachelor’s degree in music and previous piano experience.

• Strong piano skills to play vocal parts and choir accompaniments.

• At least 2 years of prior experience as an accompanist preferred.

• Previous experience working with children & youth preferred.

• Establishing year-round strategies and processes to train & invest in student skill development.

• Availability to work throughout the school calendar year - August through June.

• Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity, as all MHS staff are role models for MHS students.