Chorus I/II Teacher (Boston, MA)

Founded in 1886, The Winsor School is an independent girls’ school for academically promising and motivated students in grades five through twelve. Located in the heart of Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Research area, our students benefit from the school's longstanding commitment to providing a superior education for girls, inspirational and dedicated faculty, and diverse and talented community. Winsor strives to consciously create an environment of respect and inclusion and to support ethnic, racial, religious and socio-economic diversity among all the constituencies of the school. Winsor supports this commitment through its inclusive curriculum, success addressing a range of learning styles, availability of a wide array of diversity efforts and programs, and participating in the greater Boston community.




 

Chorus I/II Teacher Job Description
 

The Winsor School is an independent girls’ school for academically promising and motivated students in grades five through twelve. Our diverse and vibrant community values intellectual curiosity, authentic engagement, and personal integrity, and prepares young women to pursue their aspirations and contribute meaningfully to the world. Winsor is committed to creating an environment of respect and inclusion.

The Chorus I/II teacher leads the fifth and sixth grade treble chorus (approximately 23 students) during Winsor’s Performing Arts Block (PAB) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:05–1:55 p.m. In collaboration with the Winsor choir director, the Chorus I/II teacher selects developmentally appropriate repertoire, teaches healthy vocal technique, sight reading, and performance skills, and prepares the ensemble for several performance opportunities throughout the school year. Most importantly, the teacher fosters a love of singing and helps students connect with the music by exploring the meaning, emotion, and expressive potential of each song.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the choir director on repertoire selection, concert planning, and instructional strategies

• Teach engaging, developmentally appropriate choral rehearsals with an emphasis on vocal technique, musical literacy, ensemble skills, and the joy of music-making

• Utilize Canvas (Winsor’s learning management system) to communicate with students and families

• Provide checklist-based grades at mid-semester and end-of-semester intervals

• Write brief bi-monthly curriculum updates for families

• Share practice recordings or resources as needed to support student learning
   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in music or music education (Master’s preferred)

• Minimum of two years of experience working with youth choirs, ideally with treble voices

• Strong classroom management skills and a student-centered teaching approach

• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and families

The Winsor School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Department: Arts
This is a part time position