Choir Teacher Details

Choir Teacher

Kalamazoo County Area Schools Employment Consortium - Kalamazoo County, MI

Employment Type : Full-Time

JobID: 6668
Position Type:
High School Teaching/Music - Vocal
Date Posted:
3/10/2021
Location:
Central High School
Closing Date:
03/26/2021

District:
Portage Public Schools - website CHOIR TEACHER
Portage Central High School
2021-2022 School Year
Salary: Per PEA Contract


Qualifications
• A valid Michigan teaching certificate in choral music, with the demonstrated ability to teach a wide range of students, both in terms of their academic abilities as well as backgrounds
• AdvancEd/Cognia accreditation standards met to teach choral music
• Federal standards met to be highly qualified in choral music
• Experience in successfully working cooperatively with colleagues and administration
• Experience and interest in successfully working with and building a choral music program and extensive repertoire experience that enhances student learning
• Strong piano playing skills to accompany and instruct our choirs

Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s Degree preferred with a minimum of five years of successful experience

Expectations
• Lead the vocal program in such a way that students improve in skill and artistry both individually and as ensembles
• Increase the excitement for vocal music with our students and our community
• Use multiple teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of different students
• Support other performing arts programs, including the musical theatre and orchestra programs
• Work and coordinate with our Fine Arts Department on the annual musical production
• Develop unique opportunities for the choir students to showcase their individual and ensemble talents, such as our annual Cabaret and other events
• Work with colleagues to continue to implements, to assess, and to meet our school-improvement goals
• Work with colleagues effectively and cooperatively in the music department
• Work cooperatively with other colleagues, such as special education teachers and counselors, to serve as part of a team to support at-risk students
• Work to maintain and continue to build the 6-12 choral music program at a high level of excellence