Choral Director (6-12) – 0.5 FTE

Portage Public Schools; Portage (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Portage Public Schools is seeking a Choir Teacher for Portage Central High School and Portage Central Middle Schools (½ FTE) for the 2026-27 school year. The role focuses on leading a comprehensive choral program and fostering student growth in vocal artistry.

Candidates must hold Michigan teaching certification for grades 6-12 with Music Education endorsements, a bachelor’s degree, and demonstrate effective collaboration, repertoire development, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certification with proper grade level (6-12).
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with JX or JQ endorsement for Music Education.
• Bachelor’s degree including all courses to meet credential requirements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administration, district staff, and the public.
• Experience and interest in successfully working with and building a choral-music program and extensive repertoire experience that enhances student learning.
• Ability to assume responsibility, display initiative, and exercise good judgment.
• Proficient computer and document skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Help to lead the vocal program in such a way that students improve in skill and artistry both individually and as ensembles.
• Increase the excitement for vocal music with our students and our community.
• Use multiple teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of different students
• Support other performing-arts programs, including the instrumental and musical-theater and programs
• Work and coordinate with our Fine Arts Department
• Develop unique opportunities for the choir students to showcase their individual and ensemble talents, such as our annual Cabaret and other events
• Work with colleagues to continue to implement, assess and meet our school-improvement goals
• Work with colleagues effectively and cooperatively in the music department
• Work cooperatively with other colleagues, such as special-education teachers and counselors, to serve as part of a team to support at-risk students
• Work to maintain and continue to build the 6-12 choral-music program at a high level of excellence
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Portage Public Schools Employee Handbook.

Skills

Establish working relationships

Choral-music program

Initiative and judgment

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Michigan teaching certification 6-12

Music Education endorsement (JX/JQ)

Job description

Portage Public Schools is seeking a Choir Teacher for Portage Central High School and Portage Central Middle Schools (½ FTE) for the 2026-27 school year. The role focuses on leading a comprehensive choral program and fostering student growth in vocal artistry.

Candidates must hold Michigan teaching certification for grades 6-12 with Music Education endorsements, a bachelor’s degree, and demonstrate effective collaboration, repertoire development, and strong communication skills.