Interim High School Choral Director & Music Program Lead

Young World Physical Education; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Bluff High School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, seeks a Choir Instructor (interim for the 2026-27 school year) to provide students with vocal musical experiences and rigorous choral instruction in a safe learning environment.

The teacher will teach choral singing, recruit students, coordinate concerts, use varied instructional methods, and collaborate with families and staff to promote school music programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in music (desired).
• Valid Arkansas certification in the vocal music field.
• Two years’ experience (preferred).
• Piano skills, music notation, word processing and audio recording preferred.
• Hands-on experience working as a music teacher.
• Strong knowledge in music and music appreciation.
• Sound knowledge of music curriculum and instruction.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teaches choral singing, music notation, reading, and listening skills.
• Recruit students into the vocal music program.
• Coordinates and directs choir concerts throughout the year.
• Motivates students and employs effective teaching methods.
• Communicates with parents the progress and adjustment of their student.
• Teaches related classes as assigned.
• Directs and evaluates the learning experience of the student in curricular work.
• Provides guidance to the student which will promote welfare and proper education development.
• Cooperates in planning and evaluation of school programs.
• Establishes and leads a music program.
• Instructs and manages the music program, promotes school spirit during classes and performances.
• Curriculum and implementation of all choral music program activities, concerts and events.
• Plans and utilizes appropriate instructional and learning strategies and materials.
• Utilizes technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process.
• Creates classroom environment conducive to learning and emotional development.
• Complies with and supports all school district regulations and policies.
• Maintains a clean and organized choir room and performance area.
• Evaluates program, materials, and methods of instruction for value and effectiveness.

Skills

Music education

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching music

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in music

Tools

Piano skills

Music notation

Word processing

Audio recording

Job description

Pine Bluff High School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, seeks a Choir Instructor (interim for the 2026-27 school year) to provide students with vocal musical experiences and rigorous choral instruction in a safe learning environment.

The teacher will teach choral singing, recruit students, coordinate concerts, use varied instructional methods, and collaborate with families and staff to promote school music programs.