The Kennett Symphony Children's Chorus (KSCC) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an immediate opening for director/conductor of the CHORUS (singers with unchanged voices in grades 5/6-8) beginning in fall 2010. The KSCC rehearses and performs in-residence at West Chester University,  and performs under the Artistic Directorship of Dr. Kristen Albert. The KSCC celebrated its 20th Anniversary concert in May, 2010, and is an educational outreach of the Kennett Symphony of Chester County (http://www.kennettsymphony.org/childrenschorus).

The successful candidate will be involved in planning and directing choral activities for the CHORUS from mid-August (annual camp and performance) through mid-May as specified in the attached job description . Rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 PM in the Swope Music Building at West Chester University. Directors meetings are held Tuesday evenings following rehearsals.

The position of director of the CHORUS fills one of four directorships within the KSCC organization, which include the Tyros, Ensemble, Chorus, and Youth Chorale. In addition to repertoire development for individual ensembles, directors work as a team to coordinate the teaching and performance of repertoire for combined ensembles, and for the Kennett Symphony Children's Chorus at large. The successful candidate must be able to work collaboratively and in support of the development of group repertoire and coordination of KSCC collaborations among ensembles.

Required:
     * Ability to lead, motivate, retain, and recruit singers at the middle level
      * Ability to develop music literacy skills leading to fluency in melodic and rhythmic reading (using solfeggio and rhythmic counting systems.)
      * Ability to consistently teach repertoire using rehearsal techniques that developmentally teach literacy and develop musicianship. Rehearsals are expected to be active and           engage singers visually, aurally, and kinesthetically.
    * Knowledge of, experience with, and ability to choose developmentally appropriate repertoire that is musically diverse, of exceptional quality, and well-suited for the middle level treble chorus.
       * Ability to recognize and work with the nuances of the boys' changing voice within the context of a treble chorus
       * Well-developed conducting skills
       * Kodaly musicianship, methodology, and choral training at the undergraduate level (minimum) or equivalent
      * Evidence of "No Record" of PA State Police, and PA ChildLine clearances

Preferred:

   * Kodaly training at the graduate level
   * Keen interest and commitment to continuing education in Kodaly
methodology/musicianship/conducting.

Annual stipend is $4000-$4500, and will be negotiated depending upon
experience, skills, and education. The contract for the CHORUS of the KSCC, is
renewable on a yearly basis. Contract renewal is dependent upon satisfactory
annual performance review, including performance outcomes, rehearsal techniques,
literacy development, and professional dispositions.

The application package must include:

   1. Cover letter of interest that highlights exceptional skills and abilities
   2. Resume
   3. Supporting documents of candidate's choice (such as documented observation reports, video samples of rehearsals, letters of observation, etc.) that demonstrate success           working with children's voices in a choral setting, preferably with children at the middle level.
   4. Two current letters of recommendation
   5. Transcript(s) that provide evidence of successful completion of courses applicable to the duties and expectations of this position (conducting, Kodaly methodology, vocal/choral pedagogy, vocal/choral repertoire, etc.) Please highlight applicable courses directly on the transcript.
   6. Clearances (PA State Police and Child Abuse)

Candidates selected through application review will be invited to interview.  Candidates who successfully pass the interview process will be invited to audition with a group selected from the KSCC.

Application packages will be accepted through July 27. Electronic submissions must be sent under one cover to kalbert1@comcast.net as either .doc, .docx, or
.pdf files.

Paper applications must be postmarked no later than July 24 and mailed to:
Dr. Kristen A. Albert
Artistic Director, Kennett Symphony Children's Chorus
876 Skyline Drive
Gap, PA 17527

The Kennett Symphony Children's Chorus is an educational outreach of the Kennett Symphony of Chester County http://www.kennettsymphony.org/
Georgia A. Newlin, DMA
Adelphi University
Music Department - PAC 209
1 South Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530        516/877-4119 phone    516/877-4286 fax
"The cheese stands alone."  - folk wisdom
 

Music Skills Teaching Position  The Music Conservatory of Westchester, a large and acclaimed community music school in White Plains, New York, seeks a Dalcroze-trained musicianship and theory teacher for a block of Thursday afternoon Music Skills and Music Theory classes.  The five class block includes three Music Skills classes - for ages 3-4, ages 5-6, and ages 7-8 - plus a section each of Theory I and Theory II.  Candidates must have Dalcroze training but certification is not required.  The Conservatory’s Music Skills classes tend to be exuberantly active and are open to all skill and ability levels. The curriculum follows a set progression of folk song, classical music repertory, and quick reaction games to teach concepts, and teachers are left within that framework to improvise and adapt.  Additional feedback and training will be provided by the program coordinator. Candidates should have experience with both young children and with teaching rudiments of music theory. The building is quick commute from Grand Central via Metro North, or by car, and has onsite parking.  Interested candidates should send a resume by email to Jean Newton, Dean of Students and Faculty: jean@musiced.org.

Early Childhood Music & Movement Teacher (Beginners & Kindergarten)
New Canaan Country School is looking for a full-time music and movement teacher to work with students in the Early Childhood division (ages 3-6).  Responsibilities include teaching students about melody, rhythm, form and patterns.  This teacher should be experienced working with younger children and familiar with early childhood development.  This teacher will be expected to provide ample opportunities for students to sing, chant, dance and move to music in creative ways.  Other responsibilities include organizing musical events and assemblies for the division and communicating information about the music program using current technologies.  A background in music education is required; Orff and Kodaly experience preferred.  If interested, please send resume and cover letter to Betsy McKenna, Head of Early Childhood.  bmckenna@countryschool.net
 

Finger Power Music (www.fingerpowermusic.com), a growing music school in Edgewater, NJ, is looking for a part time music teacher ASAP. We are looking for a music teacher who is experienced and capable of teaching a group class with 4 babies and their caregivers (9 mo. to 13 mo.) and private piano lessons for children and adults. You must be available on Saturdays as for now and we will add more days depending on your schedule. We prefer someone who has a car for flexibility. If you are interested, please email Rebecca at beckim775@yahoo.com.
 

The Ethical Community Charter School (TECCS)  in Jersey City (walking distance to the Journal Square Path train station) has a Part Time Music Teaching Position available. .  TECCS is a new charter school that opened its doors in September 2009 with 3 classes of Kindergarten and 3 classes of First Grade, 20 students per class.  In 2010 2011, the school will have 3 classes of Second Grade, 3 classes of First Grade, and 2 classes of Kindergarten.  A new grade will be added each year, until the school reaches its goal of becoming a K to Gr. 8 school.  The position will grow each year as the grades are added.  The school’s leaders are thoughtful, visionary, open, and very well organized, and the community is a highly diverse and caring community of families, that reflects the rich diversity of Jersey City.  We are looking for candidates who have at least some Kodaly and/or Orff training.  This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary teacher to plant seeds and mold a quality program from the ground up.

Applications should be sent to Erasmia at erasmiav@gmail.com. (I am a music teaching colleague with Kodaly and Orff training, AND I am a parent founder of the school, and will be assisting in the selection process of a music teacher.)  Applications should also be sent to Principal Marta Bergamini at marta.bergamini@teccsjc.org.  More information about the school may be found online at www.teccs-jc.org.

The Green Vale School seeks an experienced, enthusiastic classroom music teacher for grades 1-3. Additionally, this position has responsibilities for choral instruction for grade 3-9 (Grade 3 chorus, Grades 4/5 chorus, Grades 6-9 chorus). Strong piano skills are essential, guitar skills are helpful, and knowledge of Orff-Schulwerk pedagogy is required.
Send letter, résumé and references to: Linda Gardiner, The Green Vale School, 250 Valentine's Lane, Old Brookville, NY 11050 or by email to lgardiner@greenvaleschool.org.

2010-11 Teaching Opportunites:  Orchard Valley Waldorf School is seeking applicants for the position of Music teacher for grades three through eight.  This part-time position involves teaching 11 classes/week and participating in the non-teaching work as a member of the OVWS faculty.  We invite experienced teachers to apply.  
    The Orchard Valley Waldorf School is the fruit of a unified effort to provide Waldorf Education in Central Vermont.  We have been blessed by the hard work and generosity of many individuals within and beyond the school community.  We have a permanent home set on 55 acres of beautiful, rolling hills, river valley lands, brooks and apple orchards.  The eastern view is awe inspiring and a constant source of wonder as we come together each day. 
    The Board of Trustees, College, faculty, parent council and administration are committed to sharing in the creative process of growing this school.   Weekly faculty/staff meeting consists of sharing classroom experiences, building collegial support, study and artistic work. We are supportive of each other and enjoy conversation about our lives and how we can help each other grow as teachers.  Both peer mentoring and outside evaluation processes are in place.   Our early education programs include two kindergartens, one nursery and a parent-child Morning Garden. We offer handwork, French, movement, music, blocks of eurythmy and Earth crafts as special subject for students in the grades.   The first grade has an afternoon teacher two days weekly.
    The school is located eight miles northeast of Montpelier in Central Vermont.  Montpelier, the capitol city of Vermont, and the surrounding towns and communities, offer an eclectic mix of cultural, social and community events.  Outdoor recreational activities are abundant.  The area offers a wonderful environment to raise a family and simplify one’s life.
    We seek teachers with Waldorf training or equivalent experience.  The ability to work harmoniously through openness and a commitment to building inner strength, through the living practice of anthroposophy are qualities we seek in our growing faculty. 
    Send a letter of interest, resume and three references (name, relationship, phone and address) and a statement describing your relationship to anthroposophy by February 15, 2010 to:  Orchard Valley Waldorf School Hiring Committee, 2290 Route 14 North, East Montpelier, VT, 05651 or to deb.reed@ovws.org  

Modern Orthodox Jewish School in Riverdale seeks part time pre-school music teacher, ages 3-4-5.
Must have some knowledge of Kodaly or Orff or Dalcroze or Gordon philosophies in music education.
Hours are flexible.
Please contact Naomi Cohen
cohenn@saracademy.org

Immediate full time opening in Brooklyn for 8th Grade (choral) music. Job includes co-teaching in NYC field studies as well.
Creative new school. Contact: Peter Litman    peterlitman@yahoo.com

 

The Bronxville School is searching for an elementary music specialist for a long-term substitute position (present through June 2010.) The
position (probationary, tenured track) will be advertised for the 2010-11 academic year.  The Bronxville School is a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon school district  (1400 students K-12) located 15 miles north of NYC.  We are seeking an outstanding vocal  music educator well-trained in Kodaly and/or Orff methodologies to teach general vocal music to grades K-5.  Salaries are highly competitive.  Please send cover letter, resume and copy of certification to:  Pamela Simpson, Performing Arts Department Leader, Bronxville School,  177 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY 10708 (simpsonp@bronxville.k12.ny.us).

Thurnauer School of Music:  Substitute teacher needed for occasional Sundays.  There are 5 classes - 3 Dalcroze classes and 2 classes of Piano Partners where Dalcroze activities and introductory piano study occur. Please e-mail Leslie Purcell Upchurch at upchurch_leslie@yahoo.com if interested or for further information or call 802-558-6469 - cell, if you prefer to call.
 

Music teacher/musician
Six week summer day camp on the 18 acre Fieldston School campus in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, NY is in need of a music counselor.
Preferably able to play guitar and sing. Responsible for teaching camp songs in a folk song genre (Michael Row The Boat A Shore), rhythm, percussion. In addition organize and lead the daily end of day sing for the whole camp.
Dates: June 29-August 6. For more information call David Smelin-718-329-7352 or email: dsmelin@ecfs.org
 

Preschool Music/Movement teacher needed. Beginning from September 2010 (or summer). The school is for kids 2-4 years old. There are about 16 classes in school and each class has music for 30 minutes each week.  Working 3 days per week with approximately 3 and 1/2 hours each day. The school is located near NYU. The teachers and administration are very supportive and helpful.  Please send resumes to Marisa Goldsmith at  marisag@childrensaidsociety.org
 

Little Red Schoolhouse    Job Announcement – beginning September 1, 2010    EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC TEACHER, PART-TIME
Overview of Position   LREI seeks a part-time Early Childhood Music Teacher. The music teacher is responsible for his/her students and curriculum as well as collaborating with other music teachers. The music teacher teaches one class of Fours, one combination class of Fours and K’s, and two Kindergarten classes, each twice a week. In the early childhood music program, students should experience singing songs, age-appropriate movement and dance, basic music concepts, and playing Orff and various percussion instruments.  The music teacher directs four parent assemblies a year and collaborates with other music teachers to produce five all-school thematic assemblies throughout the school year.

Qualifications Sought  We seek a talented, creative music teacher who can inspire students through exploration, discovery and integration with our social studies based curriculum.   Because singing is central to our program, knowledge of early childhood American and multi-cultural songs and singing games is essential. Candidate’s pedagogy should be student-centered.  Piano and/or guitar skills are essential.  Familiarity with Kodaly, Orff, and Dalcroze methods is very helpful. The ability to work collaboratively and excellent communication skills are essential.  A Master’s degree in music and/or music education and successful experience as a music classroom teacher are preferred. Successful LREI teachers are life long learners who are reflective about their practice. 

 Overview of School    Founded in 1921 by Elisabeth Irwin (a contemporary and colleague of John Dewey, Caroline Pratt, and Lucy Sprague Mitchell), The Little Red School House, has been at the vanguard of pedagogical innovation since its founding.  LREI’s goal is to educate students to become independent thinkers and lifelong learners and to pursue academic excellence and individual achievement, in a context of respect for others and service to the community. We believe that learning should be active and experiential, with the school providing abundant opportunities for students to excel. We accept students with a range of abilities and talents who can take full advantage of a rich and demanding academic program in which each student is both challenged and supported.  We seek to create within the school a community built on understanding and respecting others. Thus, our student body traditionally reflects the racial and cultural diversity of our city, and our curriculum is built on inter-disciplinary studies to promote understanding of many cultures. While individual achievement is encouraged and rewarded, our program underscores the value of shared goals, friendship and cooperation in mastering difficult tasks.  The progressive ideals that in 1921 gave life and inspiration to the school — academic excellence and creativity, active learning and innovative teaching, respect for the individual and responsibility to the community-continue to guide the school today.  LREI is located in vibrant Greenwich Village and classes venture forth often to use the neighborhood and the city to provide rich learning experiences. 

Interested candidates should address a cover letter, updated resume and references to Namita Tolia, Lower School Principal.  Mail to:  LREI, 272 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10014, or

Email to: jobs@lrei.og

For further information about LREI’s history, mission and program, please visit and read our website at www.lrei.org.  LREI actively seeks to forward diversity through its programs and hiring.

Looking for a band teacher to teach and direct saxophone and clarinet group lessons to students grade 4-6. British curriculum, 3 classes a week, plus some duties (lunch and play). Will start last week of January. Interested candidates should send resume to:
Inge Bader
Head of Music Department
The British International School of New York
20 Waterside Plaza
New York, NY 10010


Information about Education Through Music (ETM), as well as all of the current job postings, can be found at http://www.etmonline.org/work_with_us/etm_teaching_artists  At that link you will also find more information about the music tech position.  (Note that we are not looking for band teachers at this time)