Director of Music

Director of Music WHIN Music Community Charter School New York, NYAbout WHIN Music Community Charter School Washington Heights and Inwood (WHIN) Music Community Charter School provides a diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education, and a positive learning environment so that every student can thrive academically and socio-emotionally. The Director of Music position is pivotal to the growth and success of our school’s unique music-infused educational model. Your responsibilities will be broad and impactful, including leading efforts to foster a culture of love for learning and inclusivity through music, coordinating performances and music events, and driving professional development initiatives that elevate teaching quality with a focus on pedagogical approaches that support music education. You will champion a data-driven culture aimed at continuous improvement, implement and oversee student assessment systems in music, mentor instructional staff to foster pedagogical growth, and actively engage families and the broader community to support children’s holistic development through music.Key Responsibilities Curriculum and Instructional Leadership • Lead the implementation of a school-wide El Sistema-based orchestral and choral music curriculum that is rigorous, engaging, and inclusive. School Leadership and Strategic Initiatives • Partner with school leaders to integrate music into the broader academic and cultural vision of the school.