Summary:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5-years’ experience in choral conducting (youth)
• Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use technology effectively

• Excellent vocal musicianship
• Experienced choral conducting (a capella & w/accompaniment)
• Proficient piano skills
• Proficient guitar skills
• Broad knowledge of musical styles, composers, music history
• Proficient in Garage Band, Finale, and other music technologies for music instruction
• Experience supporting students for MMEA Jr. District Auditions
• Willingness to promote and sustain a culture of music in and among the school community including elementary feeder schools
• Experience directing and/or music direction for musical theatre productions (extra-curricular stipend provided)

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

• Work in collaboration with building and citywide music teachers to maintain citywide music curriculum and assessment practices
• Prepare choral groups for seasonal concerts at school as well as special performances at Newton City Hall, the MA Statehouse, and other venues when appropriate (day and/or evening performances)
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate. Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. Rarely absent or late unless the situation is of an emergency nature.

• While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The teacher is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. Must have sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building. The Middle School General Music & Choral Music Teacher will be required to set up chairs and risers for concerts.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.