Germantown Academy
We inspire students to be: Independent in Thought • Confident in Expression •
Compassionate in Spirit • Collaborative in Action • Honorable in Deed
Germantown Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school located on a beautiful 126-acre campus in the Fort Washington suburbs near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school serves more than 1,200 students in grades PK-12. Founded in 1759, GA is America’s oldest non-sectarian day school with rich traditions and a strong commitment to ongoing innovation of curricular and pedagogical practices.
Germantown Academy is committed to the work of equity and inclusion and believes that equal opportunity in all aspects of employment supports the mission of the school and the successful attainment of our strategic objectives. Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and a respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.
We are seeking candidates for a full-time Middle/Upper School Choral Director position to join our community beginning August 2024. This is a 10-month position with an excellent array of benefits and a competitive salary.
We are seeking candidates who…
- Hold a Master’s Degree or PhD in a Music-related field.
- Have a minimum of 5+ years teaching experience.
- Demonstrate the ability to work in mission driven, team-oriented, and exciting environment that requires the ability to take initiative and a collaborative and innovative spirit.
- Possess excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
Core Job Responsibilities
This role is a full-time teaching position with the following major responsibilities:
- Direct one large US coed choral ensemble
- Direct one small US select choral ensemble
- Teach music theory class in preparation for AP examination
- Ability to teach an acapella choral ensemble
- Ability to teach MS general music
- Direct two MS choirs: 6th Grade Ensemble and 7th and 8th Grade Ensemble
- Music Direct: Upper School Belfry Extracurricular Music
- Ability to participate in Middle or Upper School life in additional meaningful ways outside the classroom (coaching, leading extracurriculars, etc.)
Candidates selected for first round interviews will be required to submit conducting and repertoire samples prior to their phone interview. Finalists will be invited to spend a day at GA meeting faculty, touring, and teaching a sample class.