Choral Music Teacher (MS)
Apply NowCompany: Sidwell Friends School
Location: Washington, DC 20011
Description:
Sidwell Friends School, a co-educational Quaker day school located in NW Washington, DC, seeks a full-time Choral Music teacher in its Middle School division beginning in the 2025-26 school year.
The successful candidate will teach choral and general music classes for middle school students in grades 5-8. In addition to choral skills and general music, the candidate will be responsible for two performances: generally, one in the fall and one in the spring. The person may also serve as a 7-8 advisor.
Additionally, the candidate will be expected to partner with other members of the Arts Department to act as the Music Director of the spring musical. Specifically, the choral teacher is responsible for teaching the choral music to the students involved and ensuring that they are prepared for the performances. There are other performances throughout the year for which the choral teacher prepares students, including the potential for one or two pieces for special events, participation in a performance of local independent school choral groups, and the 8th grade closing ceremony.
The successful candidate must be a team player who has a genuine understanding of and appreciation for adolescents and thrives in a lively, fast-paced academic environment. Candidates must have experience working with developing voices and creating performance opportunities that are developmentally appropriate for Middle School students.
An undergraduate degree in Music, Music Education, or a related discipline, is required, a master's preferred. This benefits eligible position begins in late August 2025.
To Apply
To be considered, qualified candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and three references through our online application system (ClearCo). To learn more about our school, please visit https://www.sidwell.edu.
Diversity Statement
Sidwell Friends School affirms the centrality of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and campus life. Honoring a multiplicity of voices, we celebrate shared joys and address tensions productively. Together, we are guided by Quaker testimonies and seek to answer the question, "How do we nurture a sense of belonging in our community and demonstrate our commitment to a just world
The successful candidate will teach choral and general music classes for middle school students in grades 5-8. In addition to choral skills and general music, the candidate will be responsible for two performances: generally, one in the fall and one in the spring. The person may also serve as a 7-8 advisor.
Additionally, the candidate will be expected to partner with other members of the Arts Department to act as the Music Director of the spring musical. Specifically, the choral teacher is responsible for teaching the choral music to the students involved and ensuring that they are prepared for the performances. There are other performances throughout the year for which the choral teacher prepares students, including the potential for one or two pieces for special events, participation in a performance of local independent school choral groups, and the 8th grade closing ceremony.
The successful candidate must be a team player who has a genuine understanding of and appreciation for adolescents and thrives in a lively, fast-paced academic environment. Candidates must have experience working with developing voices and creating performance opportunities that are developmentally appropriate for Middle School students.
An undergraduate degree in Music, Music Education, or a related discipline, is required, a master's preferred. This benefits eligible position begins in late August 2025.
- Salary Range $62,096-$136,496 Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
To Apply
To be considered, qualified candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, and three references through our online application system (ClearCo). To learn more about our school, please visit https://www.sidwell.edu.
Diversity Statement
Sidwell Friends School affirms the centrality of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of academic and campus life. Honoring a multiplicity of voices, we celebrate shared joys and address tensions productively. Together, we are guided by Quaker testimonies and seek to answer the question, "How do we nurture a sense of belonging in our community and demonstrate our commitment to a just world