High School Choir Teacher

Are you a passionate, versatile music educator ready to inspire scholars with the power of music?

At Foundation Academies, we believe that music education fosters creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. We are seeking a dedicated Choir Director to lead our choral program and support a thriving music culture across our school community. If you're excited about shaping young minds and building a love for music, this is the opportunity for you!

What's the opportunity?

In this role, you'll have the chance to direct and inspire our school choir, while also providing musical support across classrooms and events. Your expertise will guide scholars of all ages and skill levels through vocal techniques, music theory, and performance, while also fostering an appreciation for a wide range of musical genres and instruments. Your work will help create a vibrant, inclusive music program that enriches the entire student body and encourages collaboration, discipline, and creative expression.

What is in it for you?

• Merit-based pay increases annually
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Tax-deferred 403b retirement account with 25% matching
• Free financial wellness advising through Spring Financial
• Optional short and long-term disability benefits through Aflac
• Regular professional development and coaching
• Career advancement opportunities
• Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
• Windows-based laptop
• Team-building activities and outings
• 10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually
• 30 paid holiday observances
• A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our incredible scholars
• Foundation Academies offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position with yearly increases. The annual salary range for this position is $60,500 - $90,000.
  
  

What will you be doing?

• Directing the school choir, providing individual and group vocal instruction, and preparing scholars for performances
• Supporting music education across various programs, helping scholars explore a range of musical instruments and genres
• Maintaining and organizing music materials and equipment for the choir and general music programs
• Collaborating with colleagues to support a school-wide culture of excellence through music
• Creating an engaging and inclusive classroom environment where scholars feel inspired to express themselves through music
• Engaging with families and community members during school events, concerts, and other musical initiatives
  
  

What do we require from you?

• 2 years working in an urban setting (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
• NJ certification or eligibility in Music Education
• A proven track record of building successful music programs, particularly choral and general music education
• A passion for developing critical thinking, creativity, and cultural awareness through music
• A commitment to fostering an anti-discriminatory, inclusive environment for all scholars
• Semifinalist candidates will provide unofficial transcripts, certification evidence, and 3 professional references
  
  

Want to join our FAmily?

Foundation Academies is a community of mission-driven educators dedicated to providing every scholar with an exceptional education. Located in Trenton, NJ, just a short drive from downtown Princeton, Philadelphia, and New York City, we offer a collaborative, dynamic work environment where your passion for music can make a lasting impact on the lives of over 1,000 scholars.

If you're ready to inspire, lead, and shape the next generation of musicians and creative thinkers, we'd love to hear from you!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Foundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Foundation Academies. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.