Assistant Vocal Music Director & Collaborative Pianist

Camdenton Middle School; Camdenton (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board paid health insurance

Paid sick leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The Camdenton R-III School District invites applications for an Assistant Director of Vocal Music. This role serves a comprehensive middle/high vocal program across eight ensembles and about 375 students, blending performance excellence with instruction in theory and sight-singing.

The successful candidate will provide high-level piano accompaniment, lead sections, and collaborate with staff to expand concerts, festivals, and choral initiatives while fostering growth from middle to high school

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Missouri teaching certificate for K-12 or Secondary Music Education.
• Pass all background checks and screenings.
• Advanced piano technique and sight-reading skills across a variety of musical styles (preferred).
• Prior experience with choral conducting, vocal coaching, or collaborative piano accompaniment in a public school setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide high level piano accompaniment during rehearsals and performances, or coordinate with external accompanists.
• Deliver high-quality vocal instruction, music theory, and sight-singing pedagogy tailored to changing adolescent voices.
• Develop and implement innovative, standards-based curricula for diverse learning styles and skill levels.
• Lead targeted sectionals, small group rehearsals, and individual vocal coaching for concerts, auditions, and festivals.
• Assist with sheet music library management, uniform inventory, field trip planning, and student data entry.
• Collaborate on planning and execution of concerts, community performances, and state/regional choral festivals.
• Actively recruit students moving from middle to high school to maintain strong enrollment in the vocal music pathway.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and build positive relationships with students.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, and administrators to enhance the educational experience.
• Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with students, parents, staff, and district administrators.

Skills

Piano accompaniment

Sight-reading

Choral conducting

Vocal coaching

Education

Missouri teaching certificate (K-12 or Secondary Music Education)

Job description

The Camdenton R-III School District invites applications for an Assistant Director of Vocal Music. This role serves a comprehensive middle/high vocal program across eight ensembles and about 375 students, blending performance excellence with instruction in theory and sight-singing.

The successful candidate will provide high-level piano accompaniment, lead sections, and collaborate with staff to expand concerts, festivals, and choral initiatives while fostering growth from middle to high school