Georgetown Preparatory School, the nation's oldest Jesuit high school, is currently seeking a dynamic and dedicated Choral Director to lead our vocal music program. The ideal candidate will inspire students through a love of music, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and bring a collaborative spirit to our fine arts team. This position involves directing two choral ensembles and organizing a variety of performances throughout the academic year. This will include organizing and attending musical events outside of school hours. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Choral Conducting or a related field and experience leading choral ensembles. The ideal candidate will also have experience with and appreciation for the Jesuit model of education, and a desire to train and care for the whole student in accordance with the Jesuit philosophy cura personalis. Georgetown Prep requires a commitment to the mission and values of the school, as well as a willingness to contribute to the co-curricular program.
Georgetown Preparatory School, located outside Washington, DC and founded in 1789, is an independent, Jesuit, college preparatory, residential and day school for young men in grades 9-12. Enrollment is 500. Average class size is 16.
How to apply: All interested candidates should submit their application through our website employment section. Candidates should include the following:
A letter of interest addressed to the Headmaster
Resume
A response to the following: Describe your philosophy of education and explain how you hope to put it into practice as a member of the Georgetown Prep faculty. (Maximum Response: 1000 words)
Compensation is commensurate with experience. Georgetown Prep offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package (including health, disability, sick and vacation leave, 403B retirement plan with match, and a variety of other employee-valued benefits).
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Founded in 1789, Georgetown Preparatory is a Jesuit, Catholic college preparatory day and boarding school for young men in grades 9-12, in North Bethesda, Maryland. Prep’s commitment to the 450-year-old Ignatian paradigm of a rigorous liberal arts curriculum emphasizes reflection, discernment, scholarly and programmatic excellence and personal responsibility. The curriculum exposes students to a breadth of knowledge and calls for critical evaluation and self-examination. Students are taught in small classes where they participate in active discussion with teachers and an atmosphere of genuine concern for the personal growth of the individual is fostered.