Boston Trinity Academy is hiring: Music/Choir Director in Allendale Charter Town

Job Title: Music & Choir Director

Posted: 28-Jan-25

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Type: Full Time

Categories: Visual/Performing Arts

Salary Details: Not specified

About Boston Trinity Academy: Boston Trinity Academy is an independent college prep school – we are entering our 24th year of operations – with big aspirations. We aim to provide an education of outstanding quality to a broad cross-section of Boston urban and suburban students. We believe that by emphasizing high quality in our programs we will provide students with the inspiration to commit themselves to doing well not just in areas they find comfortable.

Required Education: 4 Year Degree

Major Responsibilities:

• Accompany the Choirs on the piano. Being an accomplished accompanist is important for the success of the position.
• Recruit, develop, and train an upper school choir.
• Teach the middle school music courses. The upper school curriculum is still in development and candidates must be able to build on and develop the existing middle school curriculum.
• Prepare students for public performances.
• Work with the Arts Department Chair and others in the music program, to develop the repertoire, prepare for and organize the concerts, and support performances at other events as required.
• Develop a repertoire that is in line with the abilities of the students involved, but which is also constantly seeking to stretch them.
• Work with the Jazz and Chamber Ensemble directors, Spiritual Life Dean, Drama, and Trinity Institute directors to advise, coordinate, and support their activities in relevant ways.
• Ideally be able to teach another subject.

Other Responsibilities:

• Participation in and contribution to the life of the department and broader faculty.
• Willing and active engagement with students outside of class through open availability for extra help.
• Willingness to explore and collaborate with fellow department members and the broader faculty.
• Other duties that contribute to the smooth running of a busy and engaging school life are expected of all faculty as assigned.

Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in music is a basic requirement. A Master's degree in choral directing, voice training, or vocal music is preferred. Strong piano accompanying skills are expected. The ability to demonstrate successful experience working with choirs at the high school or middle school age is preferred.

Mission: Boston Trinity Academy educates students from diverse backgrounds in an academically demanding, Christ-centered community, inspiring them to lead lives of faith, integrity, and service.