"Choral Music Instructor, Fairfield Prep (Part-Time)"

Job Details

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuit university with a 200-acre campus located along the scenic shoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprised of approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students pursuing degrees within 5 schools: The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As an expression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfield embraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values.

Job Description:

Fairfield College Preparatory School is an all-boys Jesuit, Catholic high school of excellence located on the campus of Fairfield University for students in ninth through twelfth grade.

Fairfield Prep Mission Statement

Fairfield College Preparatory School is a Jesuit, Catholic School of excellence forming young men of intellectual competence, who possess the conscience to make wise decisions, a compassion for others, and a commitment to justice in our global society.

Fairfield Prep Vision Statement

Fairfield College Preparatory School strives to be a reflective community of faith, in which students revere their relationship with God and with one another. We are committed to graduating transformational leaders who will respond to global and ecological challenges in an interconnected world marked by profound change.

Fairfield Prep is currently seeking qualified candidates who are energetic and passionate educators for a part-time, academic-year position in the Visual & Performing Arts Department as a Choral Music Instructor.

As an Ignatian Educator at Fairfield Prep, the Choral Music Instructor will be expected to:

Instructional Duties

• Teach 2 sections per semester with the assistance of Prep’s Music Director as accompanist:
  • Select Choir (approx. 30 singers): Upperclassman choir, performing easy to advanced difficulty repertoire
  • Freshman Choir (approx. 25 singers): Non-auditioned freshman level performance chorus
• Teach choral singing, music notation, music reading and listening skills
• Utilize iPads in our 1:1 digital environment for instruction, practice tools, and student feedback
• Assess student progress and provide feedback in alignment with Fairfield Prep’s academic policies
• Develop engaging, standards-based lesson plans and student-centered rehearsal strategies
• Differentiate instruction to meet a wide range of musical ability levels
• Collaborate with the VPA Department Chair, Director of Music, and faculty to coordinate rehearsal schedules and performance logistics
• Communicate clearly and professionally with students and families regarding rehearsals, performances, and expectations.
• Collaborate with the Campus Ministry team to facilitate all in-school Masses and liturgical needs
• Manage and program for combined choir performances at the two annual concerts
• Collaborate and direct approximately 10-12 performances per year (Masses, concerts, school events, etc.)

Program & Departmental Support

• Lead choir at liturgies and community events, where appropriate
• Participate in department meetings, school-wide professional development, and the Ignatian Educator Formation Program
• Select repertoire, coordinate music purchases with the Director of Music, and manage performance space needs
• Support student recruitment and retention in the music program
• Coordinate with the Director of Music for travel and trip planning support for off-site performances
• Coordinate with the Director of Music for CMEA/Regional/All-State event support
• Commit to developing young men to become intellectually competent, religious, loving, committed to doing justice, and open to growth

Qualifications for Position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Candidates must have experience teaching vocal music in a high school or middle school setting. (Minimum 2 years preferred)
• Familiarity with Jesuit or Catholic educational philosophy is highly desirable
• Ability to teach and conduct a wide range of vocal styles with musical excellence and pedagogical care
  • Proven musicianship skills in vocal performance and piano
  • Excellent classroom management skills with both small and large groups
• Experience selecting diverse, appropriate, and engaging repertoire
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Willingness to support the school’s mission through spiritual, co-curricular, and community activities

Please use this link to apply for the position.

Category:

Prep - Faculty

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.