Middle School Choir Director Position

Avoca School District 37; Wilmette (IL); On-site; USD 3,400 - 4,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Avoca School District 37, Marie Murphy, Wilmette, IL, seeks a choir director for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves coordinating after-school rehearsals, communicating with families, and organizing concerts to foster a love of singing in students.

The position is a club/stipend role with two weekly practices and responsibilities including choral technique, piano accompaniment, and promoting performance etiquette. A $4,024 stipend is offered to support arts advocacy and program growth.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate two 60-minute after-school choir practices per week (3:20–4:20 p.m., September–May; schedule may be discussed with administration).
• Lead one Winter performance and one Spring performance (additional performances possible with director and admin support).
• Apply age-appropriate choral techniques (vocal health, repertoire).
• Provide classroom piano accompaniment and support music literacy, performance, and appreciation.

Job description

• Position Type:
  Middle School Teaching/ Music - Vocal
• Date Posted:
  6/22/2026
• Date Available:
  09/10/2026

2026-2027 School Year

CLASSIFICATION: Club/Stipend Position

SUMMARY:

Marie Murphy is seeking a choir director for our 2026-2027 choral program. This position involves coordinating after school rehearsals, managing communication to families, and organizing concerts. We are seeking an arts advocate who will foster our students' love for singing by creating a positive and caring musical environment for all students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Skills and Responsibilities:

• Two 60-minute practices per week from 3:20-4:20 p.m. from September through May (this is flexible and will be discussed with administration)
• Lead one Winter performance and one Spring performance (more performances possible at the discretion of the director and with the support of administration)
• Understanding of age-appropriate choral techniques (vocal health, repertoire)
• Proficient piano skills for classroom teaching and choral accompaniment
• Dedication to teaching skills in music literacy, performance and appreciation
• High expectations for standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment during group rehearsals, and musical performances
• Develop proper audience and performing etiquette

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
• Cultural competency to foster an inclusive and diverse classroom

Professional & Organizational Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Collaboration skills to work with other teachers and school staff

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Standing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and walking
• Seeing; looking at a computer screen/reading data
• Regularly working at assigned site(s)
• Some lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 15 lbs.

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE:

COMPENSATION:

• $4,024 stipend

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.