Middle School Choir; Part-time

St. Charles Catholic Classical School in Spokane, WA, is seeking a joyful, faith-filled, and intellectually inspiring Middle School Choir Director
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Position: Middle School Choir Director Grades 6-8 (part-time)

The Middle School Choir Director will lead and cultivate the Middle School choral program, a cherished part of school and parish life. Students share their vocal gifts at weekly school Masses, select Solemnity and Feast Day Masses, quarterly Sunday Masses for the parish, the annual Advent Prayer Service, and Spring Concert.

The ideal candidate will foster an understanding of sacred liturgy, a love for sacred hymns, Gregorian chant, classical music, and traditional Christmas carols while forming students in vocal technique, musical literacy, and aesthetic taste.

• Develop and implement a sequential and appropriate plan of study for middle school students.
• Form students in vocal technique and choral performance
• Integrate music literacy, sight-singing, and foundational music theory into rehearsal instruction
• Adequately prepare students for liturgical celebrations and performance opportunities for the school and parish communities
• Create a classroom environment characterized by order, joy, and intellectual seriousness.
• Communicate effectively with parents and school leadership.
• Collaborate with faculty to support the school’s mission and Catholic identity.

• Bachelor’s degree in music, music education, or related field
• Commitment to living and teaching in fidelity to the Catholic faith
• Demonstrated ability to teach choral performance to middle school students
• Washington State Teaching Certificate preferred (or ability to obtain)
• Experience directing music at a Catholic parish and strong familiarity with Roman Catholic liturgy desirable
• Experience teaching middle school preferred
• Demonstrated love for the liturgy and music of the Catholic Church, intellectual inquiry, and the formation of young minds and hearts

Beginning August 24, 2026

Salary Range: $13,153-$23,041 (Salary dependent on applicant’s skills and relevant experience, degrees, and certifications.)

Part-Time Benefits:
Sick Leave, One Personal Day, Employee Paid Retirement Plan 403(b), & Employer Paid Retirement Plan 401(a) of 6% after one year of employment and 1,000 hours, and 21 years of age.

* If you have additional qualifications in other subject areas, this could increase FTE with the possibility of a full-time position.

Position open until filled.