High School Associate Choral Director

JOB TITLE

Associate Choral Director

LOCATION

North Central High School

• Indianapolis, Indiana

JOB DESCRIPTION

North Central High School (www.nchs.cc ) is hiring a full time Associate Choral Director.

North Central has a strong choral tradition in both concert and show choir along with a very supportive community and administration. The successful candidate will be ready to contribute to the North Central Performing Arts Department's tradition of excellence, and deliver a progressive and challenging curriculum in their class assignments.

Responsibilities include:

• NC Choirs consists of 9 groups of varying abilities. Our top advanced choirs are Counterpoints [mixed concert & show], King's Court [mixed madrigal, concert, & jazz], and Descants [univoiced concert & show]. Each of our three choir directors serves as the lead teacher in one of the 3 advanced choirs. Lead teachers for the 24-25 school year will be determined once we have our team in place. Placement will be determined based on the strengths and experience levels within the team.

• Work in collaboration with the other choral directors to foster the growth of both our students and choral program at large

• Teaching 6 classes of varying levels and styles. Choral offerings at North Central. Include advanced concert/show/jazz/madrigal choirs, intermediate concert/show choirs, gospel choir, and music opportunities for special educational needs students.

• In addition to a schedule of mostly choir classes, teaching assignments may include piano lab, social history of rock & roll, or music theory. Final teaching assignments will be determined based on the skills and strengths of the successful applicant

• Work with other teachers and the Performing Arts Department Chair to plan and supervise extra curricular rehearsals, performances, and contests each school year

• Participate in all aspects of the high school choral program and communicate with our middle schools to prepare them for high school

• Participate in repertoire selection and curriculum development for all choral ensembles

• Participate in the creative/design process for selecting music and costumes for competition show choirs

• Assist in planning/implementing annual fund raisers

• Assist with vocal preparation for annual Fall Musical

• Work in collaboration with parent groups to support the North Central Performing Arts Department

• Other duties as assigned by the Department Chair

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university

• Valid Indiana teaching certificate appropriate for secondary music

• Previous experience at the secondary level

• Demonstrates skills in leading, motivating, and cooperating with students, parents, teachers, and administrators

• Strong communication skills

• Demonstrates ability to teach in a large, successful choral program in a public school setting

• Outstanding conducting skills and musical talent

• Basic piano proficiency required, advanced piano skills preferred

PAY, BENEFITS, AND WORK SCHEDULE:

Pay is based on the Board of Education approved salary schedule.

ABOUT THE HIRING INSTITUTION

Washington Township Schools

Innovative

• Visionary

• Inclusive

• Diverse

• Washington Township elementary and middle schools provide a nationally acclaimed educational experience that honors children and offers unlimited opportunities for their development.

• With a longstanding record of excellence and student, faculty, and school achievement, North Central High School is considered one of the best in the Midwest.

• Washington Township's excellence goes beyond its schools. It is unique within the city - really a community of neighborhoods - friendly, established, eclectic, and engaged.

• Dedication to quality education is a hallmark of Washington Township schools.

• International opportunities in Washington Township have no boundaries.

HOW TO APPLY:

Visit our website at: http://www.msdwt.k12.in.us/

CONTACT NAME:

Rick Granlund

Grades 6-12 Performing Arts Chair North Central High School

1801 East 86th St.

Indianapolis, IN 46240

PH 317-259-5301 x45383

CONTACT EMAIL

rgranlund@msdwt.k12.in.us