Choir Director - Elementary School

Join Delaware Schools Consortium; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Delmar School District is seeking a certified music teacher to lead the choral program at Mount Pleasant Elementary School. The role emphasizes building ensembles, conducting performances, and providing weekly instruction to develop vocal technique and musical expression.

The position requires specialized training in choral music and full-time commitment within the assigned school, with opportunities to participate in district, state, regional, and national festivals.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified music teacher with specialized training in choral music.
• Full-time employment in the assigned building.

Responsibilities

• Provide performance opportunities for ensembles at least 2 times per year outside the school day, including one full group rehearsal.
• Build and maintain a successful choral program and choruses.
• Keep accurate attendance records for performances and rehearsals.
• Teach choral techniques such as blend, balance, phrasing, tone, breathing, and vowel formation.
• Create opportunities for the choral program to participate in district, state, regional, and national festivals.

Skills

Certified music teacher

Choral specialization

Education

Choral music specialization

Job description

• Date Posted:
  10/30/2026
• Location:
  Mount Pleasant Elementary School

Job Qualifications:

1. Must be a certified music teacher who has specialized training or education in choral music and works full-time in the building assigned. In the event of a part-time employee, EPER position can be divided among the total number of choral directors.

Essential Functions:

1. Provide performance opportunities for the ensembles a minimum of 2 per year, which must be conducted outside of the school day and will include at least one full group rehearsal prior to the performance.

2. Build and maintain a successful choral program and successful choruses.

3. Keep accurate attendance records for performances and rehearsals.

4. Teach choral techniques, including but not limited to: blend, balance, phrasing, style, good tone production and quality, proper breathing and proper vowel formation.

5. Provide opportunities for the choral program to be part of district, state, regional and national music festivals.

Postings current as of 11/2/2026 2:43:50 AM CST.