Job Details

Position Title: Conservatory Vocal Faculty

Department: Conservatory/Education

Reports to: Director of Conservatory Ops

FLSA Designation: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE:

Conservatory vocal faculty are responsible for the teaching, demonstration, and administering of vocal performance lessons. Faculty will work with students on challenges, goals, and help prepare students for two vocal recitals a year.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

1. Provide quality vocal instruction to students from introductory to advanced lessons.
2. Provide ongoing verbal evaluation on progress in various areas of vocal performance.
3. Attend professional development sessions and staff meetings as required.
4. Carry out administrative responsibilities when applicable. (eg. organization-wide trainings, etc.)
5. Participate in planning and debriefing meetings as needed.
6. Assist in managing and executing dress rehearsal and performances for applicable student presentations.
7. Guide and coach students towards a culminating presentation (as applicable).
8. Other duties and assignments as requested.

OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Treat all students fairly, irrespective of their race, color, creed, social standing, gender identity or ability in order for them to reach their full potential.
2. Adhere to the organization’s values at all times and in all interactions with faculty, staff, volunteers and members of the public.
3. Fully comply with the organization’s rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of all spaces.

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The employee must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate that they can perform the above responsibilities and essential functions to a high level of competency, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Ability to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, as required.
2. Punctuality and attentiveness to schedules.
3. Ability to communicate in English proficiently, both verbally and in writing.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
5. Ability to work independently and problem solve.
6. Advanced organizational and time management skills.
7. Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, students and parents with high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy.
8. Creative thinking and problem solving.
9. Comfort collaborating with a team whose purpose is to advance performing arts education and experiences.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Ability to stand for long periods of time (upwards of 5 hours) and climb stairs repeatedly.
2. Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, balance, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, and feel.
3. Ability to move throughout theatre environment and building, and continuously perform essential functions for an extended period of time.
4. Ability to see details at close range.
5. Ability to clearly perceive and understand spoken words, often in a variety of situations, which could include listening to customer inquiries, following instructions, or detecting alarms in a work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree in related performing arts fields. Master's degree in arts or education preferred.
2. Classroom management skills.
3. 5+ years teaching or working with youth in an educational setting.

Please submit a cover letter summarizing your experience.