2026-27 Grade 3 Elementary Anchor Choir Director

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 35,979 - 48,679; Part time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking an Elementary School Teaching/Music - Vocal for after-school choral instruction for grades 3–6. Responsibilities include leading one weekly choir session and coordinating rehearsal schedules across elementary buildings.

The successful candidate will have a Minnesota K-12 music license (vocal/classroom) or be pursuing one, with demonstrated experience working with elementary-age children in a choral setting, and strong piano skills to assist learners.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated successful experience working with elementary age children in a choral setting.
• Knowledge of children's voices and strategies for working with boys and girls in a choral program.
• Evidence of sufficient piano skills to help singers learn their parts.
• Demonstrated success in developing a rapport with young students and their parents, including excellent communication and human relations skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of vocal pedagogy for the child voice.

Responsibilities

• Lead elementary choir rehearsals one day per week after school.
• Coordinate rehearsals for choirs at different elementary buildings.
• Support pupil musicians and collaborate with building staff.

Skills

Experience with elementary choir

Vocal pedagogy for child voice

Strong communication with students and

Piano skills to coach singers

Knowledge of children's voices (boys/g

Rapport with parents

Education

Minnesota K-12 music license (vocal/classroom)

Job description

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Music - Vocal
• Date Posted:
  7/24/2026
• Location:
  Scenic Heights Elementary
• Date Available:
  September 2026
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled

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PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Minnetonka Public Schools has multiple elementary choirs for grades 3, 4, 5 and 6. One grade 3 choir on the East side of elementary buildings and one grade 3 choir on the West side of elementary buildings. The choirs meets at an elementary building to be determined, one day per week.

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS:

Dates: 2026-27 school year

Practices: After school one day a week on Thursdays; times to be determined

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minnesota K-12 music license (vocal/classroom,) preferred.
2. Demonstrated successful experience working with elementary age children in a choral setting.
3. Knowledge of children's voices, and in particular strategies for working with boys and girls of this age in a choral program.
4. Evidence of sufficient piano skills to help singers learn their parts.
5. Demonstrated success in developing a rapport with young students and their parents, including excellent communication and human relations skills.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of vocal pedagogy for the child voice.

Compensation:

$3,793

Click here to view the teacher collective bargaining agreement and salary schedule. Appendix -f-, Schedule E

This Position Is Not Medical or Dental Benefit Eligible.

Hiring Administrators:

District Administration

Elementary Principals