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Posted: 25-Mar-22
Location: Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
Required Education: Masters
Categories:
Other
Visual/Performing Arts
Germantown Academy, located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified, experienced candidates for a full-time position of Middle/Upper School Choral Director, beginning August 2022. This is a 10-month position which offers an excellent array of benefits and a highly competitive salary. The Academy, founded in 1759, is a non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory school of more than 1,200 students in Grades PK-12, located in the northwest suburbs of Philadelphia on a campus of 126 acres.
Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds. At Germantown Academy, we are committed to creating a learning environment that is as diverse as the broader, global world of which we are a part. We value this diversity because it makes us a stronger community, enriches our thinking and helps us to develop our collaborative spirit. Qualified applicants will meet the following criteria:
Middle/Upper School Choral Director & Music Teacher Responsibilities:
- Direct one large US coed choral ensemble
- Direct one small US select choral ensemble
- Teach music theory class in preparation for AP examination
- Ability to teach an acapella choral ensemble
- Ability to teach MS general music
- Direct two MS choirs: 6th Grade Ensemble and 7th and 8th Grade Ensemble
- Music Direct: Upper School Belfry Extracurricular Music
- Ability to participate in Middle or Upper School life in additional meaningful ways outside the classroom (coaching, leading extracurriculars, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Master’s or PhD in Music-related field
- Minimum 5+ years teaching experience
- Ability to work in mission driven, team-oriented, and exciting environment that requires the ability to take initiative and a collaborative and innovative spirit.
- Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
Candidates who meet these criteria should apply online at:
https://www.germantownacademy.net/about/work-ga
Candidates selected as semi-finalists will be required to submit conducting and repertoire samples prior to their phone interview. Finalists will be invited to spend a day at GA meeting faculty, touring, and teaching a sample class.