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ST ALBANS TENNIS CLUB

Associate Director of Choral Music

ST ALBANS TENNIS CLUB, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Associate Director of Choral Music – Coordinate Program

Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck. Organizational Background From the top of Mount St. Alban, St. Albans School and National Cathedral School look up to the Washington National Cathedral and out to the United States Capitol. St. Albans School was established in 1909 and National Cathedral School in 1900. Our mission is to prepare students in grades 4 through 12 to develop and use their spiritual, intellectual, artistic, and physical gifts not for themselves alone, but in service of the greater community. As Episcopal schools, we welcome and embrace students of all faiths and backgrounds to this caring community that learns, prays, plays, sings, and eats together. We are committed to a diversity among students, faculty, and staff that shapes and enriches our shared experiences. As part of the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation, St. Albans, National Cathedral School, Beauvoir, and Washington National Cathedral benefit from strong ties and collaboration. Through the strong coordinate program between St. Albans School and National Cathedral School, students have the opportunity to participate in a number of co-educational opportunities, including musical productions and classes, which are fully coordinate for students at both schools. Job Description St. Albans School (STA) and National Cathedral School (NCS) are seeking a jointly appointed Associate Director of Choral Music beginning in Fall 2025. St. Albans looks for candidates who will immerse themselves in the life of the school. 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, 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. 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. 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. Classification: Faculty Staff 10-month 12-month Temporary Full-Time Part-Time Exempt Non-Exempt Designated Onsite Telework Eligible Salary Hourly Reporting:

Matrixed reporting to both the music department and school leadership Salary Range:

$70,000-120,000, dependent upon education and experience Supervision Exercised: For the purposes of management, performance assessment, and span of control, the Associate Director of Choral Music directly supervises: None 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 music/choral degree preferred. Strong background as a choral educator; voice training experience. Strong organ experience or other instrumental training. Experience teaching at an Independent School preferred. Work Behaviors This position requires an individual with the following characteristics: 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 In addition to assuming classroom responsibilities, faculty are expected to attend the following “command performances”: chapel, lunch, assembly, faculty meetings, back-to-school nights, professional days, parent dinner receptions, Lessons and Carols, Senior Class Communion and Breakfast (Upper School only), Prize Day, Commencement, and opening- and closing-of-school meetings. As a community, we make the effort to support events in the life of the school and occasions that celebrate our students and colleagues. Performances, concerts, exhibitions, faculty and staff social gatherings, alumni gatherings, athletic contests, and other shared experiences weave the adults and students of this community together. 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. How to Apply To apply, please submit an application, cover letter, and resume to STAjobs@stalbansschool.org with “Associate Director of Choral Music” written in the subject line. Please complete a PECF application by clicking here. Additional Information An Equal Opportunity Employer St. Albans is committed to creating and maintaining a community that celebrates a diversity of voices and perspectives and fosters respect for everyone. St. Albans School welcomes and values individuals from all backgrounds. Such diversity is essential to a community of learning and growth. In nurturing the hearts, minds, and bodies of its students, St. Albans prepares boys for fulfilling lives of responsibility, leadership, and service to others. St. Albans is an equal opportunity employer. We select and promote employees based on qualifications and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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