Middle School Musical Accompanist

ADL MIDDLE SCHOOL; Essex Junction (VT); On-site; USD 2,100 - 2,800; Full time

Job summary

ADL MIDDLE SCHOOL in Essex Junction, Vermont, is seeking a skilled accompanist for its upcoming musical production. The role supports rehearsals and performances by collaborating with the musical director, production team, and student performers.

The position starts immediately and requires strong piano plus sight-reading, plus experience with middle school students. Compensation is a stipend; duties include attending all rehearsals and building a positive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong piano and sight-reading skills.
• Experience accompanying musical theater, choirs, or vocal performers.
• Ability to follow a conductor and adapt to changes during rehearsals and performances.
• Experience working with middle school students preferred.
• Dependability, flexibility, patience, and strong collaborative skills.
• Must meet district background-check and employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Accompany vocal rehearsals, run-throughs, and performances.
• Learn and prepare the musical score before and throughout the rehearsal process.
• Collaborate with the musical director on tempos, cues, cuts, and other musical needs.
• Support middle school students as they learn and rehearse their vocal parts.
• Attend scheduled rehearsals, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances.
• Communicate promptly with the musical director regarding scheduling or production needs.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment for student performers.

Skills

Piano

Sight-reading

Accompanying theatre

Middle school experience

Dependability

Collaboration

Job description

Middle School Musical Accompanist

Essex Westford School District ADL MIDDLE SCHOOL - ESSEX JUNCTION, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5931609

Application Deadline: Oct 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Albert D. Lawton Middle School is seeking a skilled and dependable accompanist for its upcoming musical production. The accompanist will collaborate with the musical director, production team, and student performers to support rehearsals and performances.

Responsibilities

• Accompany vocal rehearsals, run-throughs, and performances.
• Learn and prepare the musical score before and throughout the rehearsal process.
• Collaborate with the musical director on tempos, cues, cuts, and other musical needs.
• Support middle school students as they learn and rehearse their vocal parts.
• Attend scheduled rehearsals, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances.
• Communicate promptly with the musical director regarding scheduling or production needs.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and encouraging environment for student performers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong piano and sight-reading skills.
• Experience accompanying musical theater, choirs, or vocal performers.
• Ability to follow a conductor and adapt to changes during rehearsals and performances.
• Experience working with middle school students is preferred.
• Dependability, flexibility, patience, and strong collaborative skills.
• Ability to meet all district background-check and employment requirements.

Compensation

This position pays a stipend of $2,440 upon successful completion of the assignment, in accordance with district procedures.

The Essex Westford School District is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable educational and employment environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Position Type: Full-Time 12 Month

Salary: $2,440 Stipend

Athletics & Activities > After School Programs

Athletics & Activities > Theater Production

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Matt Webb , Principal
• ADL MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]