Vocal Music Teacher and Theatrical Music Director

Come join a committed, caring, talented faculty in delivering an exemplary and inspiring general and Jewish education. Together, we ensure a vibrant Jewish future through the growth of confident, compassionate thinkers who engage the world through Jewish values.

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, MD is seeking candidates to fill the position of Vocal Music Teacher and Theatrical Music Director for the  2025-2026 school year. Members of the Arts department work collaboratively in designing and delivering an outstanding Arts education to middle and high school students in a supportive, engaging and rich environment which values the whole child.  

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic individual who is able to infuse a passion for the performing arts within their classroom and the school community as a whole.  The ideal candidate has at least three years of teaching experience. Leading candidates have demonstrated success at and enjoy collaborating as an active member of a team, are comfortable teaching in and promoting a pluralistic environment that emphasizes identity development and places importance on the value of community. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal skills, is comfortable with and skilled at working with a wide range of learners, has demonstrated success in integrating positive behavior management in neuro-diverse classrooms, and enjoys working with young adolescents. Fluency with technology required.

Pay is commensurate with education and experience, and is calculated according to a school-wide pay scale. This position is eligible for benefits.

Responsibilities: 

• Teach and direct Middle School Chorus, preparing students for a Winter and Spring Concert, as well as other performances throughout the year;
• Co-direct Shir Madness, the audition-based high school choir
• Serve as Music Director for the high school musical (Sept through Dec) and middle school musical (January through March), and serve as accompanist and conductor for these performances;
• Teach Middle School Theater classes, if appropriate;
• Accompany students for school assemblies, productions, and programs on the piano as needed;
• Arrange music as needed for small group ensembles
• Prepare students for vocal or small group solos for assemblies and programs;
• Potentially teach in the middle school advisory program, Intro to Piano courses, or fill other needs;
• Participate in team meetings to discuss student progress;
• Lesson plan, grade, and communicate with students and families regarding student learning;
• Team with colleagues throughout the school to provide interdisciplinary experiences that weave arts education throughout the school curriculum. 
• Work collaboratively within the Arts Department and with the Middle and High School teams;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s preferred, Bachelor’s required in one of the following fields: Music Education, Vocal Performance, Vocal/Choral Pedagogy, or a related field.
• Three or more years of highly successful experience instructing middle and high school students, preferably in a school environment, with a successful record of creating strong relationships with students and parents.  
• Experience in differentiated instruction, project based learning, Collaborative Problem Solving,  student-centered instruction and working with students with diverse learning needs preferred. 
• Training and experience in social emotional learning (SEL) and experiential education preferred.

• Ability to teach a broad range of  musical genres, such as pop, rock, classical, folk, musical theater, etc.
• Knowledge of Jewish music, or willingness to learn Jewish music.
• Experience as a piano accompanist. 
• Demonstrated ability in arranging music for vocal ensembles and small instrumental ensembles. 
• Knowledge of sound equipment and music tech is desired, but not required.

To learn more about the School and to apply, visit: https://www.cesjds.org/about/work-at-cesjds

Work Environment:

• In accordance with the School's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, the School has adopted a mandatory flu Vaccination Policy to safeguard the health of our employees and their families and the community at large from infectious diseases such as the flu, which may be reduced by an annual vaccination. This policy complies with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local health authorities, as applicable.

• The candidate should be able to stand on a ladder to hang artwork as well as lift 20 lbs.

The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion. We evaluate all applicants without unlawful consideration of race, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The School encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.