Musical Theater - Vocal Director

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 in Elgin (Larkin High School) seeks a Vocal Director for its Musical Theatre program. This Appendix F stipend position focuses on building a high-quality, student-centered program.

Responsibilities include training cast in vocal technique, collaborating with the Music Director and Show Director, conducting 80 hours of rehearsal, and guiding show performances. Education options include a Bachelor's in Music Education or a related credential; HS diploma with related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Education – Vocal Music Emphasis preferred.
• Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) in Music Education preferred.
• High School Diploma required; related coursework/experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional strategies engaging all students with differentiation.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff.
• Maintain high expectations for achievement and behavior.
• Train cast in correct vocal technique and show pieces.
• Collaborate with Music Director/Pit Conductor and Director of Show.
• Attend all show performances and support 80 hours of rehearsal.

Skills

Vocal instruction

Musical theatre experience

Communication skills

Show production knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Education – Vocal Music Emphasis preferred

Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) in Music Education preferred

High School Diploma required

Related coursework and/or previous related experience required

Job description

• Position Type: Appendix F - Extra Duty/ Non-Coaching
• Date Posted: 6/10/2026
• Location: Larkin High School
• Date Available: 12/01/2026

Musical Theatre: Vocal Director

Bargaining Unit: NAC

Department/Location: HS Activities

Calendar Days: N/A Reports To: Musical Theatre: Director/Building Athletics/Activities Director

JD Revision Date: 12/11/2023 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To build and maintain a high-quality musical theatre program, focusing on best-practice, student-focused instruction to provide opportunities for students.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Implement researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students, differentiating to accommodate a range of ability levels, and acknowledging a variety of cultural backgrounds in order to support student learning and growth.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.
• Maintain equipment associated with the activity.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Cultivate a positive, harassment free, instructional culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook.
• Train cast (leads and ensemble) in correct vocal technique.
• Train cast (leads and ensemble) in the show's vocal pieces.
• Collaborate with Music Director/Pit Conductor and Director of Show
• 80 hours of rehearsal.
• Attend all show performances.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Music Education – Vocal Music Emphasis preferred
• Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) in Music Education preferred

-OR-

• High School Diploma required
• Related coursework and/or previous related experience required

Experience / Knowledge

• Previous vocal experience required.
• Previous musical theatre experience preferred.
• Knowledge of show production preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents, students, administrators, or other teachers.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.
• Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
• Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment, including set pieces and other related equipment.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel.

Terms of Employment

• This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance to the school year calendar.
• For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only.
• Terms of employment will be determined in collaboration with the athletic/activity director.