University Laboratory School Secondary Choir Instructor or Teaching Associate

Position: University Laboratory School Secondary Choir Instructor or Teaching Associate 3
Location: New Orleans

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University Laboratory School Secondary Choir Instructor or Teaching Associate 3## Position Type:

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Job Description:

University Laboratory School Secondary Choir Instructor or Teaching Associate 3

The University Laboratory School was founded in 1915 as a model demonstration school to provide/serve as: an exemplary education for its students; a model educational environment; a center for educational innovation and research; professional development opportunities for the state's educators; clinical teaching experiences for pre-service teachers.

The Choir Director co-leads the vocal music program for students in a K–12 laboratory school located on a major university campus. The director develops students’ vocal technique, musicianship, and ensemble skills while fostering a lifelong appreciation for choral music. As part of a laboratory school environment, the director models effective teaching practices and may collaborate with university faculty and pre-service teachers.
85% Planning, Teaching, & Classroom Management:

Teach choir classes and vocal music instruction across K–12 grade levels;
Develop a sequential choral curriculum that builds vocal technique, music literacy, and ensemble performance skills;
Direct school choirs and prepare students for concerts, school events, community performances, and district, regional, and national honor choir competitions;
Select appropriate repertoire for varied grade levels and abilities;
Collaborate with other fine arts faculty on performances and school arts programming;
Support a positive and inclusive rehearsal environment that encourages student participation and growth;
Maintain choral library, music resources, and performance materials.
10% Service & Professional Development:  Participate and present in workshops, conferences, and other learning initiatives, in order to stay updated on effective teaching practices, cutting-edge research, and innovation in the field of education;
Attend all required professional development, faculty meetings, and other in-service activities;
Attend other school-related events as necessary;
Consistent enforcement of expectations communicated by the University Laboratory School Administration, including written school/university policies and procedures.
5% Other:  Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor and/or school leadership;
Complete all mandatory employee training, certificates and/or professional licensures as required;
Complete annual review of all school handbooks and other necessary documents, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Music Education, Choral Conducting, or a related field.

Experience directing choirs and teaching vocal music.

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Experience:

University Laboratory School Instructors are hired with a master's degree and 3+ years of experience. If the candidate only possesses the minimum qualifications (bachelor's degree), they will be hired as a University Laboratory School Teaching Associate 3 and will be required to obtain a master's degree within three years of start date, at which point they will advance to a University Laboratory School Instructor.

Minimum Certifications/Licenses:

Must have a valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate prior to hire or must provide the equivalent from another state and update certificate to…