About this role

DEPARTMENT: Performing Arts

REPORTS TO: Derika Hacker, Middle School Principal

WORK HOURS: Monday - Friday, 7:45 - 3:45, with evening hours required for concerts and rehearsals. At least one evening concert will be directed during the leave period.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Choir Teacher leads the secondary choral department and teaches middle school general music during the absence of the departments regular director. This role provides continuity and high-quality musical instruction for middle and high school choir students, with support from a full-time accompanist. The position requires strong conducting and music literacy skills, confidence leading multi-part rehearsals, and the ability to prepare and direct students in performance, including at least one evening concert. The Choir Teacher helps sustain a strong choral program and a positive, faith-centered learning environment for students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Choral Instruction and Rehearsal Leadership

- Leads daily middle and high school choir rehearsals, building vocal technique, tone, diction, and ensemble skills.

- Conducts and rehearses multi-part music (SATB, SAB, SSA, and other voicings), reading and interpreting vocal scores accurately.

- Teaches music literacy, including sight-singing, rhythm reading, and music theory fundamentals, at the appropriate level for each ensemble.

- Selects and prepares repertoire suited to each ensembles age and ability, ensuring a balance of styles and sacred and secular selections consistent with the schools mission.

- Works in daily partnership with the accompanist to plan rehearsals and prepare music.

General Music Instruction

- Plans and teaches middle school general music courses aligned with school curriculum and standards.

- Develops engaging lessons that build music appreciation, listening skills, and basic performance skills.

- Assesses student progress, records grades, and communicates progress to students and families.

Performance and Events

- Prepares students for and directs at least one evening concert during the leave period.

- Coordinates concert logistics, including program planning, rehearsal schedules, risers and staging, and student attire.

- Communicates concert dates, expectations, and student responsibilities to families.

Department Leadership and Operations

- Provides leadership for the secondary choral department, maintaining program continuity and student engagement.

- Maintains choral music library, equipment, and rehearsal space; submits supply or music purchase requests through internal systems.

- Reviews the department calendar and plans with the outgoing director to ensure a smooth transition.

Student Support and Community

- Maintains a positive, orderly, and inclusive classroom culture; manages behavior in line with school expectations.

- Communicates professionally with families, colleagues, and administrators.

- Supports student accommodations in partnership with Student Support.

- Participates in faculty meetings, devotionals, and school events.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelors degree in Music Education, Choral Music, or a closely related field.

- Proficient music literacy, including the ability to read and interpret multi-voice-part scores.

- Demonstrated conducting skills and comfort leading rehearsals with accompanist support.

- Ability to teach middle school general music.

- Willingness to direct at least one evening concert during the leave period.

- Ability to work with students in grades [6-12] in a manner consistent with a Christian school environment.

- Colorado teaching license or eligibility to hold one [or authorization to teach in a nonpublic school, confirm].

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Experience as a music educator

- Experience directing both middle and high school choirs.

- Experience with Kodly, Orff, or similar music teaching methods.

- Familiarity with Christian worship and sacred choral repertoire.

- Experience with student information systems (FACTS/SIS) and Google Workspace.

- Experience with festival, adjudication, or honor choir preparation.

CORE COMPETENCIES / SKILLS:

- Strong conducting presence and clear rehearsal pacing

- Ability to teach and diagnose vocal and musical skills across a range of ages and abilities

- Classroom management and positive student relationships

- Flexibility and adaptability in stepping into an established program

- Professional communication with students, families, and colleagues

- Collaboration with the accompanist and fine arts colleagues

- Dependability and consistent follow-through on deadlines and event commitments

- Ability to build ensemble culture and student confidence

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods during rehearsals and classes.

- Ability to conduct for extended periods, including sustained arm movement.

- Ability to move and set up classroom and performance equipment as needed (e.g., chairs, music stands, risers).

- Ability to speak and sing for extended periods.

MISSION VALUES & ALIGNMENT

- All employees are expected to support the schools Christian mission and model professionalism consistent with community standards. Participation in school events, devotionals, and staff culture-building practices is expected.

- Denver Christian is committed to cultivating a world-class staff culture grounded in our call to love God and love our neighbors (Mark 12:30-31). All employees are expected to model our core values in their daily work and interactions:

Solution-Oriented – We support one another by approaching challenges with a constructive mindset and using the gifts and abilities God has given us to contribute meaningfully.

- Relationally-Focused – We recognize that the success and well-being of our colleagues matter as much as our own, and we invest in relationships that strengthen our community.

- Creatively-Inspired – We seek Gods wisdom and pursue fresh ideas, improved processes, and innovative solutions whenever opportunities arise.

- Effort-Enthused – We seek to honor God through diligent, wholehearted work, showing integrity and enthusiasm in all tasks and responsibilities across the school.

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