Choir Director - Elementary School

Delmar School District; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Delmar School District in the United States seeks a certified music teacher with choral specialization to lead a full-time choral program in the assigned building.

The ideal candidate will provide regular performances, develop ensembles, teach choral techniques, and manage attendance while guiding students through district and state festivals.

This role requires strong leadership, communication, and a passion for developing young singers within a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid certification as a music teacher.
• Specialized training in choral music required.
• Full-time assignment in district building.

Responsibilities

• Provide choral instruction and develop technique in blending, tone, and breath control.
• Provide performance opportunities, including at least two ensembles per year outside school hours.
• Build and maintain a robust choral program with multiple choruses.
• Maintain accurate attendance for performances and rehearsals.
• Coordinate choral program involvement in district, state, regional, and national music festivals.

Skills

Choral music instruction

Music education

Program building

Education

Certified music teacher

Specialized training in choral music

Job description

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.