Germantown Academy, located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified, experienced candidates for a full-time position of Middle/Upper School Choral Director, beginning August 2022. This is a 10-month position which offers an excellent array of benefits and a highly competitive salary. The Academy, founded in 1759, is a non-sectarian, coeducational, college preparatory school of more than 1,200 students in Grades PK-12, located in the northwest suburbs of Philadelphia on a campus of 126 acres.
Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social, economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds. At Germantown Academy, we are committed to creating a learning environment that is as diverse as the broader, global world of which we are a part. We value this diversity because it makes us a stronger community, enriches our thinking and helps us to develop our collaborative spirit. Qualified applicants will meet the following criteria:
Middle/Upper School Choral Director & Music Teacher Responsibilities:
Direct one large US coed choral ensembleDirect one small US select choral ensembleTeach music theory class in preparation for AP examinationAbility to teach an acapella choral ensembleAbility to teach MS general musicDirect two MS choirs: 6th Grade Ensemble and 7th and 8th Grade EnsembleMusic Direct: Upper School Belfry Extracurricular MusicAbility to participate in Middle or Upper School life in additional meaningful ways outside the classroom (coaching, leading extracurriculars, etc.)
