What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groton Hill Youth Chorus Assistant Director position at Groton Hill Music School?
HOURS: Part-time, in-person, hourly, Tuesdays
COMPENSATION: $65-70/hr
START DATE: Fall 2025
LOCATION: 122 Old Ayer Road, Groton, MA
Groton Hill Music Center is the region's premier nonprofit center for outstanding music education, professional performances, and community engagement programs. We are seeking an experienced children’s chorus conductor and/or early childhood music educator to assist the Youth Chorus Director in leading our Youth Chorus program of over 120 singers ages 5 to 12.
PRIMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The Groton Hill Youth Chorus Assistant Director will be directly responsible for leading the Prelude I Chorus (age 5), the youngest of the four ensembles in our thriving children’s chorus program. For combined songs with Prelude II (age 6), they will coordinate repertoire selection with the Youth Chorus Director. The Assistant Director will also act as a rehearsal assistant to the Youth Chorus Director for the Lyrica Chorus (ages 7-8) and Harmonia Chorus (ages 9-12), and will fill in for the Youth Chorus Director as needed (leading rehearsals or warmups, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate should have an advanced degree in music, a minimum of three years of children’s chorus and/or early childhood music education experience, and must be energized by working with young children and leading them in robust and engaging group experiences, with a focus on singing. Candidates must have a working knowledge of appropriate literature for children ages 5-6 and the proven ability to lead a program built upon that material. Candidates must be able to demonstrate effective and efficient classroom/rehearsal technique, a high level of on-stage conducting competence, and comfort in addressing an audience from the stage.
Our Youth Chorus program currently rehearses on Tuesday afternoons from 4:30 to 7:45 pm and presents three concerts over the course of the school year. This role also has considerable room for growth by way of building ensembles, events, and a culture of excitement around vocal and choral performance, as well as early childhood education, at Groton Hill Music. Teaching private voice lessons at Groton Hill is also a possibility, depending on mutual interest.
Groton Hill Music faculty members are responsible for: 1) inspiring and sharing their love of music with their students; 2) setting a high bar for students’ levels of technical skill and musicality; 3) clearly communicating expectations and working toward shared goals; and 4) advocating for their students to engage in additional GHM programs and special events to deepen their musical development and their commitment to their studies.
Groton Hill Music offers many ancillary benefits to our faculty members, including a variety of paid professional performance opportunities and funding for professional development (by application). Regular weekly teaching throughout the school year is required, as is attendance at an annual fall faculty meeting, hosting at least one student recital, and the completion of occasional clerical tasks. Timeliness and reliability, as well as strong communication practices with both students/families and school staff, are essential.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to Lauren Panfili, Class and Ensemble Manager, at lpanfili@grotonhill.org by Friday, March 14th. Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered. This position will begin in October 2025, with the possibility of an earlier start in spring of 2025.
Non-Discrimination Policy: Groton Hill Music Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law in its admissions, education programs, activities, hiring practices, or employment policies.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
Ability to Commute:
- Groton, MA 01450 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Groton, MA 01450: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65 - $70
