Chorus Instructor – K–12 Enrichment Opportunities

Concorde Education, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Concorde Education is seeking qualified instructors to lead after-school vocal programs at partner schools and community sites in the Washington, DC area. These are independent contractor opportunities with flexible, assignment-based schedules.

You will teach choral singing, vocal technique, breathing, posture, projection, and ensemble skills, adapting to different ages and ability levels. Prior K-12 classroom or after-school experience is preferred; certification is not required unless stated.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of vocal and choral instruction.
• Ability to lead and engage groups of students.
• Clear communication and classroom management skills.
• Enthusiasm for music and student development.
• Reliability, professionalism, and preparedness.
• Ability to adapt instruction for different ages, skill levels, and learning needs.
• Positive and encouraging instructional approach.

Responsibilities

• Choral singing and ensemble performance instruction.
• Vocal technique, breathing, posture, and projection.
• Pitch, rhythm, harmony, and musicianship.
• Group warm-ups and vocal exercises.
• Age-appropriate repertoire across musical styles.
• Performance preparation and stage presence.
• Musical collaboration and ensemble skills.
• Build confidence and encourage positive participation.
• Curriculum, grade levels, program goals, schedules, and instructional expectations vary by assignment.

Skills

Vocal instruction

Choral instruction

Group leadership

Communication

Classroom management

Student development

Reliability

Job description

Location: On-site at partner schools or community locations (varies by assignment)

Schedule: Typically 1-4 instructional hours per week, primarily after school

Program Length: Approximately 8-10 weeks per assignment

Start Date: Rolling opportunities based on school partner schedules

Compensation: Starting at $50+ per instructional hour, with rates varying based on the assignment, instructor qualifications, experience, location, scheduling needs, and other program-related factors. Most assignments fall between $50-$65 per instructional hour.

About The Opportunity

Concorde Education partners with schools and community organizations to provide engaging enrichment programs that inspire creativity, confidence, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

ASSIGNMENT SCOPE

• Choral singing and ensemble performance
• Vocal technique, breathing, posture, and projection
• Pitch, rhythm, harmony, and musicianship
• Group warm-ups and vocal exercises
• Age-appropriate repertoire across a variety of musical styles
• Performance preparation and stage presence
• Musical collaboration, listening, and ensemble skills
• Building confidence and encouraging positive participation among students
• Specific curriculum, grade levels, program goals, schedules, and instructional expectations will vary by assignment.

IDEAL BACKGROUND

Potential Instructors May Have Experience As a

• Chorus or choir teacher
• Vocal music instructor
• Music educator
• Vocal coach
• Choir director
• Performing vocalist with teaching experience
• Teaching artist or enrichment instructor

Experience working with K-12 students in a school, after-school, camp, community, private lesson, or youth music setting is strongly preferred.

Formal teaching certification is not required unless specifically stated for an individual assignment.

What We Look For

Successful instructors typically demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of vocal and choral instruction
• The ability to lead and engage groups of students
• Clear communication and classroom management skills
• Enthusiasm for music and student development
• Reliability, professionalism, and preparedness
• The ability to adapt instruction for different ages, skill levels, and learning needs
• A positive and encouraging instructional approach

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OPPORTUNITIES

Instructional opportunities with Concorde Education are offered on an independent contractor basis and are assignment-specific.

Instructors may choose whether to express interest in or accept individual opportunities based on factors such as location, schedule, subject area, grade level, and compensation.

The availability, duration, schedule, and scope of assignments vary according to the needs of Concorde Education's school and community partners.

Submitting an application does not guarantee an assignment or any minimum amount of work.

Qualified applicants may be contacted as appropriate instructional opportunities become available.