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:  

1. A letter of interest addressed to the Headmaster
2. Resume
3. 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).

 To apply, please begin the application process by clicking on this link:

https://forms.veracross.com/Forms/gprep/ApplicationforEmployment/StartNew.aspx

As a Catholic institution, Georgetown Preparatory School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer in compliance with all applicable EEO laws. 

More information about Georgetown Prep is available at www.gprep.org.

About Georgetown Preparatory School

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.

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