Church Youth Music Director (part-time)

Northminster Presbyterian Church Youth Music Director Job Description Position:

Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.Youth Music Director (YMD)

Part Time: estimated 6-10 hours per week during the program year from mid-August through mid-June (10 month position).

Sunday morning expected hours are 2.5-3 hoursSunday School and Sunday Service take place 9:30-10:45 am

Responsibilities:

Foster the spiritual development of our youth through music; demonstrate that music is a key component of the Christian education of our youth.

Plan, Recruit, Rehearse, and Lead youth in the following ensembles:

1. Youth Bells, Grades 6-122. Ukulele Choir, Grades 4-5 (accompany Sunday School Choir or ukulele performance)3. Sunday School Choir, Grades 1-34. Cherub Choir, Ages 3-5

Collaborate with the Director of Children and Family Ministries, Christian Education Committee and Director of Music to select music for the youth music program, and plan/schedule youth music participation in worship.

Schedule and Expectations:

Proposed Sunday Schedule

1. 9:00-9:30 am, Youth Bells (rehearse in Bell Room)2. 9:35-9:55 am, Ukulele Choir (rehearse in Bell Room?)3. 10:00-10:20, Sunday School Choir (rehearse in Rm. 1/2?)4. 10:25-10:40 am, Cherub Choir (rehearse in Sunday School Classroom #?)5. Other times as necessary when youth participate in worship

Participation in Worship Expectations

1. Youth Bells, 6-8 times per program year2. Sunday School Choir, 8-10 times per program year3. Cherub Choir, 2-4 times per program year4. Christmas Eve Family Service (late afternoon)5. Additional times as requested by Music Director, Pastor/Head of Staff, or CE Director

Meeting Expectations

-Monthly check in with Director of Music-Christian Education Committee as requested (committee meets monthly)-Worship, Music & Arts Committee as requested (committee meets monthly)

Desirable Skills:

Piano fluency; Knowledge of children’s vocal pedagogyExcellent communication skills with children and adultsExcitement for working with youth

Relationships:

Accountable to the Director of Music and the Pastor/Head of Staff.

Salary Range:

$10,500 - $11,900; commensurate with training and experience. Paid monthly.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10,500.00 - $11,900.00 per year

License/Certification:

Music teaching license/certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Evanston, IL 60201 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Evanston, IL 60201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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