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As a service to the public, private and parochial schools in Delaware, the DMEA will list any and all job openings or positions that are open for Music Educators - at all levels - in Delaware. Please submit all job announcements to: webmaster@delawaremea.org. Please include a closing date with the information so that we will know when to take the announcment down.
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The Tatnall School - Music Educator/Band Director Position
The Tatnall School in Wilmington Delaware seeks an experienced professional educator dedicated to music and music education in a middle and upper school program. The ideal candidate will work to support the school’s mission and objectives in the area of music education. Qualified applicants will have the appropriate degrees and a base of experience that demonstrates success and support for the entire school program. Effective communication and organizational skills, proficiency with technology, and a positive spirit are key attributes that the ideal candidate will possess.
Band Director Position
Responsibilities:
· 7th grade and 8th grade combined Concert Band
· Upper School Symphonic Band
· Upper School Jazz Band
· Pit Orchestra for Upper School Musical
· Support 5th- 6th grade instrumental sectionals and ensembles.
· General Music Arts Classes
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format to headmaster@tatnall.org. March 23 deadline.
Tower Hill School - Full Time Choir Director position
Full Time Choir Director position available for fall of 2012. Minimum of bachelor's degree vocal music or music education with a vocal concentration (related degrees and experience will be considered). Candidates can apply to Harry Baetjer, Associate Headmaster by email at teach@towerhill.org or by mail at the school address.
Mt. Lebanon UMC, Wilmington DE - Employment Opportunities
This small suburban church located in a beautiful natural, historic setting is currently seeking a person OR persons to provide leadership for its music ministry. Position(s) available Jan 1, 2012. We are open to hiring
EITHER:
1) a 10-hour/week Director of Music Ministries,
OR
2) a 5-hr/week Church Choir Director AND a 5-h/week Musician proficient on organ and piano.
Director of Music Ministries
Part-time (10 hrs/wk) person needed for provide Christian leadership in all areas of worship music. Primary duties include planning, attending, leading worship music for weekly Sunday worship (10:30am) and special services throughout the church year. Familiarity with traditional, classical sacred and contemporary Christian musical genres is necessary. Rehearsals occur Sunday before and after worship. Yearly planning, selection and execution of music in conjunction with the Pastor and Worship Team requires good organizational and people skills. Must be able to encourage and teach music to choir members and congregation requiring good teaching skills. Flexibility a must as the small choir has a wide diversity of musical abilities. Also requires a heart and vision for occasional musical mission/service opportunities with surrounding organizations. The Director is supervised directly by the Pastor and supported by the Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committee. Compensation commensurate with experience, using AGO guidelines. The only benefits available with the position are two weeks paid vacation. Additional income from weddings and funerals possible.
Job Description
OR
Musician Needed
Part-time (5 hrs/wk) pianist/organist needed for small church setting to work with Choir Director and small choir in an intergenerational, theologically diverse congregation. Sunday hours, approx. 10am–1pm each week with two hours of rehearsal time on your own schedule. Proficiency on piano and organ necessary. Patience and flexibility helpful. Prefer committed and joyful Christian but happy to accept those willing and open-hearted to serve. Must work and play well with others. Salary commensurate with experience, two weeks vacation included in salary.
Church Choir Director Position Available
Part-time (5 hrs/wk) Church Choir Director position now open with small church with wide diversity of ages and theological understandings. Director must be a committed Christian, be creative, flexible and possess good teaching skills and familiarity with wide variety of musical styles (traditional, classical sacred and contemporary.) Choir Director would plan, select and rehearse Sunday worship music (10am-1pm) each week with additional services on special holidays. Prefer choral direction experience but training and enthusiasm may be acceptable. Salary commensurate with experience, two weeks vacation included in salary.
Please submit letter of interest with description of experience and abilities to: Mt. Lebanon UMC, Attn: Director Search, 850 Mt. Lebanon Rd, Wilm, DE 19803; or fax to 302-652-8411 (call first for secretary to switch on fax) or email office.mtlebanonumc@verizon.net.