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Growth Mindset – SSCC’s mission makes our programming accessible to students regardless of prior experience. All of our programs are audition-free, meaning that our students come from a wide variety of experiences and backgrounds, and are very diverse. An ideal candidate agrees with this philosophy, and furthermore, thrives in this type of environment and is excited to meet each student where they are at and help them to grow and learn through SSCC.
Wholehearted – At SSCC, the priority is the individual, music is the vessel by which we connect and create, and excellence and inspiration is the outcome. We expect every SSCC staff member to be invested in students individually. Staff Members must learn names, correct pronunciations, and pronouns of our students, respecting their identities fully.
Joyful – In every SSCC gathering there is laughter. While moments of emotion do enter our space, we expect every SSCC Staff Member to teach from a place of joy, and to keep sarcasm and negativity out of any SSCC communication or gathering.
Collaborative & Communicative – In order to be collaborative and work as a team, SSCC Staff must respectfully communicate and reserve time to spend planning and preparing for rehearsals and performances. Trusting and respecting other staff members and their time is imperative to creating space for our singers.
Flexible - SSCC rehearsals and spaces are unique, and the choral repertoire performed spans many genres. To become a member of the SSCC Artistic Staff, one must have a flexible vocal technique and appreciation for all genres/styles of choral music. Flexible teaching styles are necessary for the range of students that our programs reach.
Creative - At SSCC, we encourage our staff to be creative in the classroom. We are particularly excited about activities that require motion/kinesthetics! We believe in motivating students through engaging, unique, and creative activities. Let your imagination run wild, and let’s figure out how to make your idea happen!
The South Shore Children’s Chorus seeks a creative and experienced candidate to serve as our Director of Choirs. This is a new leadership and managerial role within the artistic branch of SSCC. The Director of Choirs is a choral music education professional who will teach multiple K-6th grade classes per week (Upbeat and Amplify choirs), and assist with 7th-12th grade ensembles (Dynamic and Resonate choirs). This role will also manage staff and teach during our summer programs. The Director of Choirs will provide leadership for our passionate part-time artistic team as well as manage and partner with our administrative staff (Program Manager & Rehearsal Manager(s).) With support from the Executive Artistic Director, the Director of Choirs is responsible for artistic leadership and class direction including curriculum planning, logistics for rehearsals and concerts, and student recruitment.
The SSCC artistic team is a joyful group of music educators who laugh together and enthusiastically share music with one other. They are committed to the personal development and growth of the SSCC student community. The Director of Choirs will be an integral part of this community and work in tandem with the SSCC artistic team to foster a collaborative, vibrant, focused and high-quality music education environment with growth mindset as a priority.
The ideal candidate must be a champion of SSCC’s mission to serve students from all musical backgrounds and experiences. SSCC is completely audition-free for all age groups and ensembles and achieves high quality music-making by providing a supportive and enriching environment that maximizes student abilities. Students in the program have varied levels of experience, and it is expected that all members of the SSCC artistic team be equipped with educational strategies to effectively balance classes and integrate all experience levels.
Anticipated Start Date: June 15, 2025
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