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The National Cathedral School

Associate Director of Choral Music- Coordinate Program

The National Cathedral School, Washington, DC, United States

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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.

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