Part-Time Choir Director - Merit School of Music · Expires in 9 days Chicago, I

Merit School of Music seeks a highly qualified candidate for the position of Choir Director beginning in January 2025. An accompanist will be provided at all sites.ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: Merit School of Music is a community music school located in Chicago’s West Loop. Responsibilities of the Choir Director include, but are not limited to:Deliver music instruction commensurate with Merit's curricula, teaching philosophy, mission, and values.Teach weekly choir rehearsals to students in 6th grade.Prepare students for performances two to three times per year.Follow Merit's benchmarks for large ensemble instruction.Support students' growth through Merit's continuum of programming.Participate in regular parent engagement activities.Complete student attendance during each class or rehearsal.Attend Merit faculty meetings and departmental meetings.Other projects as assigned.PERSONAL SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES/QUALIFICATIONS: For more information about the Merit School of Music, please visit www.meritmusic.org.Merit School of Music is committed to enhancing the diversity of our musical community, recognizing that by providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning environment for our students, we are preparing them for personal and professional success in an increasingly multicultural and global society.