Music Choral Director

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  1515 N. LOS ROBLES AVENUE - PASADENA, CA 91104
• Position Type:
  Full Time
• Salary Range: $45,684.00 - $60,203.00 Salary/year
• Job Shift: Day

About Pasadena Christian School:
Pasadena Christian School is an independent Christian K-8 school that serves a diverse community ethnically, economically, and in the Christian faith. Together, we have served the Pasadena area for the past 80 years. The primary mission of Pasadena Christian School is to provide its students with the spiritual development and academic training needed to become men and women who are worthy representatives of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Working with the family and the local church, we seek to provide our students with the foundation necessary to become people whose lives reflect an uncompromising commitment to follow Christ, people of unquestioned integrity, and to pursue lifelong excellence.

This position is to be filled for the 2027/2028 Academic Year

The Music Choral Director is responsible for leading and inspiring the school's choral program. The ideal candidate will be passionate about music education and have a deep understanding of vocal technique and repertoire.

• Plan and coordinate choral performances for Kingdom Kids, Joyful Sounds, and Choral Workshop, including Grandparents’ Day and the Christmas Program.
• Teach vocal techniques and music theory to choir members.
• Select an appropriate repertoire that aligns with the choir’s skill level and goals.
• Organize and coordinate choral events.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity.
• Stay current with trends in choral music and music education, incorporating new methodologies and technologies.
• Assess and evaluate student progress, providing constructive feedback and support to teachers and administration.
• Maintain communication with students, parents, and the community regarding performances and expectations.
• Collaborate with staff to integrate choral music into the broader curriculum.
• Plan, develop, produce, direct, choreograph, and coordinate a once yearly music theatre production including Joyful sounds and choral workshop in the spring.

• Experience with diverse musical genres and styles.
• Familiarity with digital music tools and technology for education.
• Knowledge of vocal health and techniques.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in music education, Choral Conducting, or a related field (master’s preferred).
• Experience conducting choirs at the [elementary/middle/high school/community] level.
• Proficiency in vocal technique and music theory.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students of varying skill levels.

• Dependable, reliable, trustworthy, and prompt.
• Professionally conducts business.
• Adapts positively to change.
• Accepts constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement.
• Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm.
• Maintains a neat and appropriate appearance.
• Demonstrates a professional code of Christian ethics.

• Provides an example of spiritual leadership to all internal and external constituents.
• Demonstrates a Christ-centered love for children and the importance of Christian education in holistic development.
• Adheres to Biblical standards of conduct.
• Attests and reflects a Christian testimony.
• Proclaims they are a “Born Again” Christian who knows Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

• Able to lift, bend, grasp, reach, and lift to 20 lbs.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to maintain confidentiality, work in a busy environment, learn, and retain information.
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