Job Title: Choir Teacher - Part Time
Program: Lower School Programs
Reports to: School Director
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Date: November 2024
General Statement of Duties:
As a member of the faculty at Shining Mountain Waldorf School, the Choir Teacher is responsible for the vocal/choral education of students. Music is integral to the Waldorf curriculum, and the choir teacher works to introduce basic vocal and musical skills to young students and to develop these throughout the grades.
Job Responsibilities:
Choosing repertoire, planning lessons, and teaching middle school music classes and combined middle school choir.
6 classes per week: 4th - 8th grades
Preparing students for performances at concerts, festivals and special events throughout the academic year.
Ordering music and maintaining a current database of all choral music in the school’s library (with Pedagogical Director oversight).
Attending weekly meetings of the music department and Thursday afternoon all employee Plenum meetings
Assisting class teachers with music pertinent to curriculum and class plays.
Monitoring students on recess duty.
Attending evening parent meetings a few times per year to present aspects of the music program.
Meeting with parents at yearly parent conferences.
Writing student midyear progress reports, end-of-year reports.
Skills:
Solid knowledge of vocal pedagogy and music theory.
Knowledge of repertoire suitable for developing and changed voices, both accompanied and a cappella.
Interest in developing a progressive Waldorf canon using a DEI lens
Exemplary classroom management and discipline.
Basic piano skills for vocalization exercises. (The school employs a choral accompanist.)
Ability to collaborate with music and other faculty on curriculum and performances.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and parents.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Qualification/Training Requirements:
Degree in music education or performance.
Teaching experience in classroom/group settings.
Willingness to learn about Waldorf education and incorporate Waldorf principles of child development into teaching.
Salary, Hours, and Benefits:
Hourly teaching and class performances range from $45.00 to $75.00 per hour, based on qualifications.
Parent conferences and student report writing at $30.00 per hour
Meeting attendance at $18.00 per hour
Shining Mountain Waldorf School is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, familial status, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three references to hrmgr@smwaldorf.org.
