Associate Director of Choral Music- Coordinate Program
The National Cathedral School, Washington, DC, United States
Associate Director of Choral Music - Coordinate Program
St. Albans School (STA) and National Cathedral School (NCS) are seeking a jointly appointed Associate Choral Director beginning in Fall 2025.
In supporting the schools’ co-educational choral program, and in close collaboration with music department colleagues, the well-qualified candidate will:
- Serve as music director for Middle School and Upper School musicals
- Lead or assist with choral rehearsals at both STA and NCS, especially in the Middle School and Upper School
- Conduct works at all Middle School and Upper School performances
- Organize logistical support for performances in the National Cathedral, in the community, and on tour
- Serve as an accompanist as needed for choral, school, and close-wide events
- Exhibit an ability to teach with imagination and vigor
- Collaborate closely with colleagues in the department and make themselves active members of the school community
- Exhibit strong organizational and classroom management skills
- Immerse themselves in the life of the school
- The position may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Reporting: Reports directly to the Division Heads
Salary Range: $70,000-120,000, dependent upon education and experience
Professional Experience & Qualifications
Minimum Experience: Three years of choral coaching/teaching experience; keyboard facility; excellent musicianship; experience directing musicals and conducting youth choral groups
Education: A completed 4-year Degree in a music related field
Certifications: N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree preferred in music performance, music education, and/or choral conducting
- Strong background as a choral educator; voice training experience
- Strong keyboard experience or other instrumental training
- Experience teaching at an Independent School preferred
Work Behaviors
- Commitment to St. Albans and National Cathedral School values
- Good character, kindness, and an open heart and mind
- Integrity and honesty, with the highest ethical standards to choose the hard right over the easy wrong
- Personally accountable; assumes ownership, control, and accountability for all areas of responsibility and commitments made to others
- Accessible and responsive; serves others through collaborative problem-solving and openness to new ideas
- Passionate, collaborative, strategic, and smart with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves orientation
- Strong team player with high EQ, making it a key priority to develop strong relationships with faculty and staff at all levels at the school
- Invests the time to be a visible, engaged, and engaging presence on campus
- Ability to establish trust and credibility
- Flexible and receptive to change
Working Conditions
Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule that is generally Monday through Friday but will also include nights/weekends as performance schedules might dictate. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, ability to move for extended lengths of time over a sprawling campus.
Work Environment: Generally, work is performed in an indoor climate-controlled environment, but will also include outdoor supervision of students at periodic intervals.
To apply, please submit an application, cover letter, and resume to STAjobs@stalbansschool.org with “Associate Choral Director” written in the subject line. Please complete a PECF application by clicking here.
#J-18808-Ljbffr