Anticipated Vacancy for a Middle School (UH) Chorus for School Year 2026-2027.

Responsibilities:

Plan and conduct regular choral rehearsals outside of regular instructional hours (before or after school).
Instruct students in basic music theory, sight-reading, and choral discipline.
Organize and direct scheduled public choral performances (such as winter and spring concerts) and school assemblies.
Collaborate with building administrators to schedule concert venues, coordinate rehearsal times, and manage performance logistics.
Oversee stage setup, risers, acoustic shells, and accompaniment needs for all performances.
Manage and maintain the choral sheet music library and equipment.
Coordinate with accompanists and technical staff to support choral events.
Strong background in choral conducting and piano accompaniment.
Classroom management and communication skills tailored to middle school-aged students.

Qualification:

All required clearances, physical and TB test, and District requirements must be completed before employment.

Units: 11

Equal Employment Opportunity

MINORITY APPLICANTS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Upper Merion Area School District is an equal opportunity educational institution. It will not discriminate based on race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or non-relevant handicaps and disabilities in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. The district’s commitment to non-discrimination extends to students, employees, prospective employees and the community. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures or for information regarding services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact Caitlin Navarro, Director of Human Resources, Upper Merion Area School District, 435 Crossfield Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

Head (UH) Chorus