Choir Director / Teacher

Heritage Academy; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Academy AZ seeks a dedicated Choir Director to plan and deliver engaging vocal instruction for a secondary learning environment. You will supervise and mentor scholars, plan lessons, assess progress, and collaborate with teachers and parents to support student growth.

Primary qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s in vocal/music education and 2–3 years of youth choir directing experience. The role requires compliance with fingerprint checks and a standard school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in vocal/music education (or related major) with an emphasis in education/teaching preferred
• 2-3 years of experience as a Choir Director of youth required; experience in an academic setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develops schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in vocal/music education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a secondary learning environment that guides and encourages scholars to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the Principal.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develops schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Provide appropriate feedback on work.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of students’ progress and development.
• Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies, and school regulations.
• Prepare required reports on students and activities.
• Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings.
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Prepare classroom for class activities.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.
• Observe and evaluate student’s performance and development.
• Assign and grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths

Education: Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in vocal/music education (or related major) with an emphasis in education/teaching preferred

Experience: 2-3 years of experience as a Choir Director of youth required; experience in an academic setting preferred

Special Skills:

• Ability to enforce high standards of behavior, dress, and character in oneself and with students.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Professional and friendly disposition
• Proficient with computers and software applications including Microsoft Office tools.

Type of fingerprint clearance: Shall be fingerprint checked pursuant to A.R.S 15-512

Physical functions: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment. Reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Equipment used: Frequent computer use is expected.

Work Environment: Typical office environment is expected; occasional exposure to outdoor weather.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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