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Date Posted 6/13/2025 Contact Carrie Booth415-775-6626 674 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
$52,500 - $75,000 Annually Length of Work Year 10 months Employment Type Part Time About the Employer
Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory (SHC) is a Lasallian Vincentian Catholic, co-educational college preparatory secondary school located in the heart of San Francisco, California. We provide academically rigorous, vibrant learning grounded in social justice and emerging / 21st century pedagogy. Our entire community is committed to cultivating each student's unique talents and passions, providing myriad opportunities for students to discern and realize their individual intellectual, artistic, athletic, social, and spiritual potential. SHC is a San Francisco Archdiocesan High School that is cosponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, District of San Francisco New Orleans and the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Province of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
Job Summary Job SummaryPOSITION TITLE: Assistant Director of Choral Music SUPERVISED BY: Director of Choral Music, VPA Chair FLSA STATUS: Exempt, Part-Time (75% FTE with benefits), 10 month EFFECTIVE DATE: August 1, 2025 COMPENSATION: $52,500 - $75,000 per year Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Choral Music, in collaboration with the Director of Choral Music, has responsibility for teaching, directing, coordination and supervision of the choral music program within the curricular and cocurricular life of the school. This person is responsible for teaching classes and/or directing choirs as well as assisting in producing at least one concert cycle per semester for the school community. The Assistant Director will serve as accompanist as needed and will handle major organizational and administrative duties to ensure the smooth running of the program. Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities: Models for students the characteristics of a Lasallian Vincentian educator; Supports and advances SHC's mission, philosophy and Integral Student Outcomes; Assists with all aspects of concert preparation, logistics, and execution throughout the year productions; Coaches students individually and in small groups to foster vocal development and confidence Serves as accompanist as needed Supports Music Ministry, including all liturgical planning, programs, liturgies/Masses and Lessons & Carols Assists with planning and executing choral tours and related travel arrangements Manages attire fittings and maintaining inventory to support performance readiness Helps to sustain and grow enrollment and participation in choral classes and productions. Encourages and facilitates student leadership and involvement in co-curricular choral projects Works cooperatively and collaboratively with other personnel and community members As a teacher: Plans what students will learn, how they will learn, and how they will be assessed from an inquiry- and stand
Requirements / QualificationsRequired Qualifications & Skills Undergraduate degree in Vocal/Choral Music/Music Education or its equivalent; Experience teaching/directing singing productions (chorus, musical theater, etc.); Strong listening skills and musical knowledge; Experience working with students; Organized and detail-oriented; Demonstrated initiative and follow through with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
Desired Qualifications Master’s or Doctoral degree in Vocal/Choral Music; Experience as a choir director and/or previous experience working in a high school music program; Collaborative piano experience and skill; Experience in a Catholic school setting; Experience as a classroom teacher. The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.
Requirements / QualificationsRequired Qualifications & Skills Undergraduate degree in Vocal/Choral Music/Music Education or its equivalent; Experience teaching/directing singing productions (chorus, musical theater, etc.); Strong listening skills and musical knowledge; Experience working with students; Organized and detail-oriented; Demonstrated initiative and follow through with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
Desired Qualifications Master’s or Doctoral degree in Vocal/Choral Music; Experience as a choir director and/or previous experience working in a high school music program; Collaborative piano experience and skill; Experience in a Catholic school setting; Experience as a classroom teacher. The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.
Comments and Other Information Certifications and/or Licensure Teaching credential (preferred) Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel as well as talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Comments and Other InformationCertifications and/or Licensure Teaching credential (preferred) Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel as well as talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY