Lower School Music Teacher and Choral Director Job at Tower Hill School, Wilmington, NC

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  • Tower Hill School
  • Wilmington, NC

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement an engaging music curriculum for lower school students
  • Teach Pre Kindergarten through Fourth Grade music 
  • Direct and rehearse choral ensembles and prepare them for performances
  • Serve as musical director for school productions, coordinating with faculty and students
  • Provide accompaniment on a chordal instrument for performances, assemblies, and classroom activities
  • Organize and lead music for Lower School assemblies and special events
  • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student participation and creativity
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers and school leadership to integrate music into the broader curriculum
  • Maintain and care for music resources, instruments, and performance spaces
  • Assist with student supervision and chaperoning outside the classroom
  • Participate in faculty collaborations and meetings 
  • Complete skill based progress reports twice/year

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Music Education, Choral Conducting, or a related field
  • Proven experience teaching elementary music in a school setting
  • Strong choral conducting skills and experience directing young voices
  • Proficiency in playing and accompanying on a chordal instrument (e.g., piano or guitar)
  • Experience in musical direction for school productions
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and classroom management skills
  • Commitment to inclusive music practices and teaching with a knowledge of various musical genres.
  • Experience in and commitment to the ongoing development and maintenance of an inclusive campus community
  • Passion for inspiring young musicians and fostering a lifelong appreciation for music
  • Experience with Orff, Kodály, or Dalcroze methodologies
  • Familiarity with technology in music education
  • Background in arranging music for young voices
  • Sensitivity to the developmental stages and well-being of children
  • Commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of students

Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto Multa Bene Facta — Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of the-art facilities and individualized learning support.

Tower Hill School prepares students from diverse backgrounds for full and creative engagement with a dynamic world. Each student is provided with an educational experience that emphasizes the development of an inquisitive, discerning and critical mind; the value of being creative and aesthetically sensitive; the appreciation of physical well being; the ability to collaborate and to function as part of a team; and the growth of character.

Tower Hill is an equal opportunity employer.

Please submit a resume and cover letter as soon as possible.

About Tower Hill School

Tower Hill School is a coeducational private school for age 3 through Grade 12, dedicated to living our motto "Multa Bene Facta"- Many Things Done Well. With a beautiful 44-acre campus located in northwest Wilmington, Tower Hill has the reputation as one of the top academic schools in the region. Our unparalleled resources include excellent faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and individualized learning support.

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