District Choir Director

Title: District Choir Director

Units: 4 per position

Location: Elementary

Number of Positions: 2

Job Description: District Choir is a club that is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students at Marple Newtown and offers the students a multitude of activities as well as an opportunity to socialize and make lasting friendships.

Effective: 2026-2027 School Year

Qualifications:

• Experience: Experience working with school age students and coordinating and managing events.
• Skills: Strong managerial, organizational, and communication skills.

Ability to work with students of all ability levels.

• Education: Valid PA teaching certificate.

Essential Functions:

• A faculty advisor acts as a liaison between the school administration and the club, providing guidance to student leaders and members.
• Advisors work with student leaders to plan events and create opportunities for inclusion.
• Advisors work with program staff to communicate information, and support and build lasting relationships.
• Advisors will supervise all club-related events and meetings.
• Direct district-wide choir rehearsals and performances, fostering vocal development, ensemble unity, and high-quality musical outcomes.
• Select and prepare choral repertoire aligned to student ability levels and performance goals.
• Plan and facilitate rehearsals, providing instruction and feedback to support student growth in vocal technique and musicianship.
• Coordinate logistics for performances, including scheduling, communication with participating schools, and collaboration with staff and administration.
• Has read and understands obligations as outlined in MNSD School Board Policies.
• Other duties as assigned by Administration.

Frequency of meetings: September – June; meet 1/week for an hour; 8-10 events per year

Approximate number of students enrolled: Approximately 40 students

Clearances: In accordance with the school code, Act 24 and All related clearances.