The Steward School seeks an enthusiastic and committed Middle School/Upper School Choral Music Teacher for the 2026-2027 academic year. The candidate will have a strong background in music education and a commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. This is a full-time, benefited faculty position reporting to the Director of Middle School, with a dotted-line report to the Director of Upper School.

Responsibilities:

• This position will teach 6th-, 7th-, 8th-grade, and Upper School sections.
• The preferred candidate will:
  • Develop and implement a choral curriculum that meets educational and school standards.
  • Teach vocal techniques and music theory to students of varying skill levels.
  • Select and arrange music repertoire for choir performances.
  • Prepare students for concerts, competitions, and other public performances, including events scheduled outside of traditional school hours, such as evening and weekend concerts.
  • Conduct regular rehearsals to enhance students’ musical abilities and ensemble cohesion.
  • Collaborate with other music and theatre teachers and school staff for school events.
  • Post and maintain curriculum, syllabi, and grades.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with differentiated learning instruction.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• This position includes other duties as assigned by the Division Directors.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in music education or related field.
• The preferred candidate will have:
  • Master’s degree in music education or related subject/or Commonwealth of Virginia Certificate.
  • Previous experience teaching chorus at the middle school and high school levels.
  • Strong knowledge of vocal techniques, choral literature, and vocal pedagogy.
  • Proficiency in playing piano or other accompaniment instruments.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting musical scores
  • Experience in organizing and directing choral performances and events.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to inspire and motivate students of all backgrounds and skill levels.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Commensurate with experience and education.
• Comprehensive benefits package available.

Interested candidates should upload their resumes and cover letters as part of the online employment application. Please refer to “Middle School/Upper School Choral Music Teacher” as the position of interest. No calls or visits, please.

About The Steward School

The Steward School's mission begins with "to prepare each child for college and for life." Critical to this endeavor are the faculty and staff members of our school. Our core character values are honor, responsibility, and achievement, balanced by caring and respect for oneself and for others. Our faculty and staff are much more than mere representations of these values—they are the designers, sculptors, and builders that frame our students’ educational goals with these values in mind. The Steward School is committed to diversity and the development of an educational environment that fosters mutual respect, responsibility, and empathy in our school and in life. We value the presence of individuals whose differences include, but are not limited to, age, ethnicity, gender, learning style, talents, physical ability, political views, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and family structure. We actively encourage applications from candidates with broad and diverse backgrounds and from individuals of all races, nationalities, and beliefs. Why Work at Steward? The Steward School was named one of the 2020 Top Workplaces in the Richmond region by the Richmond ...Times-Dispatch in conjunction with Workplace Dynamics. In addition, Steward offers a competitive compensation package for full-time employees. We invite you to find out more about how you can become a part of our community.

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