What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leave Replacement Choral Director position at Morristown Beard School?
MBS Leave Replacement Choral Director
2026-2027 Academic Year
MBS seeks an experienced Upper and Middle School choral director (leave replacement) to join the Performing Arts Department. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of passion, innovation, and creativity that inspires students in grades 6-12. The School values individuals that are collaborative and committed to student-centered instruction and life-long learning.
The successful candidate will:
- Demonstrate superior content knowledge
- Encourage a culture of mutual respect and equitable practice
- Teach Upper School and Middle School chorus classes
- Prepare students for annual choral performances
- Produce the Upper School play and musical productions
- Direct the Middle School musical
- Exhibit knowledge of student cognitive development and various learning styles
- Communicate effectively with students and families about classroom activities and student progress
- Showcase student work within the community
- Scaffold instructional activities that facilitate engaging and appropriate learning opportunities
- Be available to work some evenings and weekends when required
Responsibilities:
- Teach 5 classes
- Act as an advisor
- Support the School's activities program
- Rotate through supervisory duties, such as detention, dismissal, study hall, etc.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Masters preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience.
- Professional alignment with the mission and values of MBS.
Salary Range:
- The expected salary range for this position is $60,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Please note that this is a temporary position and does not include MBS benefits.
How to apply:
- Interested candidates should email the following items, consolidated as a PDF document, to employment@mbs.net: a cover letter, a resume, and a list of at least two professional references.
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000