The Emery/Weiner School seeks a dynamic, innovative, and collegial Music Director and Choir Teacher to join our collaborative faculty. Responsibilities include Music Directing for after-school theatre program, and teaching choir classes during the school day. Position may also participate in advisory, student life, and chaperoning duties according to the experience of the candidate and needs of the school. A strong candidate will be an experienced arts professional with a background in musical theatre, teaching and/or working with young people, and a desire to teach in a progressive, student-centered independent school that values innovative pedagogy and experiential education. An outstanding candidate should be able to demonstrate a track record of innovation, flexibility, collegiality, and student success.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with education and experience.
• For additional benefits, please refer to the School website.

Interested applicants should send cover letter, resume, and 3-5 references to employment@emeryweiner.org.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Teach curricular choir classes for grades 6-12
• Serve as Music Director for after-school theatre program, working on three mainstage musicals per year (Middle School-only production, Upper School-only production, and one combined 6-12 production).
• Participate in supporting music for special events on campus as needed
• Perform duties required of all full-time faculty, including serving as an advisor, trip chaperone, etc…
• Support the School, its mission, and its leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Theatre, Music, Music Education, or related field.
• Experience teaching in a variety of different musical styles; professional musical theatre MD experience preferred.
• Ability to teach students with a variety of different experience levels (from the most novice to the most experienced)
• Collegial and committed to collaborating with Fine Arts faculty
• A commitment to high ethical professional standards
• An energetic, engaging, and even-tempered demeanor
• Committed to and passionate about teaching students across the entire range of grades (6-12), with a student-focused approach and attitude.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt within the Fine Arts and Theatre programs according to departmental needs and growth.

About The Emery/Weiner School

The Emery/Weiner School, a private, college-preparatory middle and high school located in Houston, TX, is different! First, we provide the finest academics; second, we educate the whole child; third, we maintain a unique student culture; and fourth, we do all of this in an environment that is framed by and infused with progressive and pluralistic Judaism. Our academic program encompasses traditional and progressive methods. For instance, we stress skills such as writing and reading, but also engage in experiential learning and regular field trips. Our approach to Judaic studies is a modern one, which seeks to make the material and the traditions relevant for each student. And our culture is one that empowers students in order to create in each a sense of responsibility not only for their school community, but for the greater community at-large.

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