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Waterford School is Utah’s premier liberal arts, college preparatory private school for students in Preschool through High School. Student learning is Waterford School’s reason for being. Since its founding, the School has instilled habits of independent thought, critical thinking, responsibility, passionate learning, and service to others. Waterford School’s liberal arts program provides a strong foundation, and the campus culture prepares students to pursue lives of meaning and purpose. Waterford delivers a world-class education distinguished by a rich curriculum, an outstanding faculty, a deep commitment to student growth, and a learning environment that is caring, nurturing, and inspiring.

The Music department seeks a MS/US Choir Teacher who will also be the Director of Choral Programs. The Director of Choral Programs will manage a team of supporting choral teachers and lead in the development and implementation of curriculum for our choral program, which serves our Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools.

 The Director of Choral programs will have the opportunity to manage a robust program for singers of all levels: both for students who are beginners and for students who are elite vocalists.

This role will involve teaching choral classes at the middle and upper school level, serving as an advisor to 10-15 middle or upper school students, participating fully in the life of the department and the division, and embracing the Waterford mission, vision, and values.  The Director of Choral Programs would be a member of the larger Music Department, and would work with other ensemble directors in Band and Orchestra.

Competencies and Skills Desired 

  • Excellent musical training and musicianship 
  • A desire to collaborate
  • Three or more years of choral teaching experience 
  • Integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and emotional intelligence
  • Engaging interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication
  • Strengths in organization and follow through

The Waterford campus is set on 45 acres at the foot of Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, one of North America’s premier outdoor and recreational areas. The school offers an outstanding working environment. The atmosphere is collegial; both families and faculty show a genuine commitment to learning. Benefits include medical, dental, 403(b).

For more information about the school, please go to www.waterfordschool.org.

Qualified candidates should forward a résumé and letter of interest, by email, or fax, to recruiting@waterfordschool.org. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line.