Willow St. Chorus Director

Children's Chorus Director for Willow Street Chorus

Posting date: September 12, 2022

Community Music School of Springfield seeks a part time Chorus Director for our Willow Street Chorus. The Willow Street Chorus is designed for 6-8 year-olds, and is one of 3 choruses that make up our Children’s Chorus of Springfield.

Community Music School of Springfield is dedicated to providing an equitable and inclusive center of excellence in music education that empowers individuals, inspires creative passion, and promotes well-being in our greater community. We seek to build a diverse staff that reflects the community we serve, and encourage Latinx and Black individuals to apply. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Description:

CMSS faculty members are responsible for providing high quality music instruction grounded in our mission to provide an equitable and inclusive center of excellence in music education that empowers individuals, inspires creative passion, and promotes well-being in our greater community. Teachers at CMSS are expected to be knowledgeable in the literature, technique and pedagogy of their instruments or disciplines.  CMSS faculty must have sensitivity and responsiveness to the individual needs and musical goals of their students, and an awareness of their overall impact on students’ musical and personal growth. Professional development and continued learning and growth is encouraged and supported for CMSS faculty.

Responsibilities:

1.     Leading weekly chorus rehearsals during the school year (Late August/Early September to Mid June)
2.     Maintaining weekly contact with students and their families for scheduling changes, makeup lessons, CMSS news, events, surveys, performance opportunities and other important communications
3.     Scheduling, preparing and coordinating at least one student recital per year (virtually or in person)
4.     Responding promptly and effectively to email, phone or in-person requests from admin staff or other faculty
5.     Demonstrating capability in ASAP registration software (training provided)
6.     Attending all required meetings, discussion groups, trainings and events
7.     Taking care of studio and recital rooms and equipment
8.     Abiding by all Employee Handbook policies and procedures

Required Qualifications:

1. Teaching experience – including tailoring lessons to each student’s needs, assessing and giving feedback on students’ progress, helping students prepare for performances, mentoring young students, and showing students how to use their voice in a physically healthy manner that supports lifelong music making and growth
2. Professional performance experience
3. Ability to demonstrate effective teaching techniques for your instrument
4. Knowledge of repertoire for all skill levels on your instrument
5. Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusivity, which are foundational to CMSS’ mission
6. Effective communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

1. References from members of our community or faculty
2. Skills in multiple different musical styles and genres
3. Experience performing and/or teaching in the Greater Springfield area
4. Experience tailoring lessons/content to be culturally relevant to the student
5. Experience teaching students with different learning styles

Compensation:

Chorus Direction/Instruction: $50 per hour
Preparation, Meetings, Professional Development Workshops: $30 per hour

To apply, please send your resume or CV to Sierra Simmons, Associate Director, at ssimmons@communitymusicschool.comcreate new email. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject of your email. If you have relevant experience or qualifications that are not explicit on your resume, please explain these in your email.