Middle School Choral Teacher (Potential Department Chair)
Ensworth School seeks a dynamic and experienced music educator to direct its Grades 6–8 Choral Music Program and teach across the middle school music curriculum. The ideal candidate will have expertise teaching and performing with a variety of choral styles, as well as experience in general music, musicology, theory, and technology. Responsibilities include leading ensembles in each grade 6-8, supporting arts events, teaching general music (foundation) courses to grades 6-8, and contributing to the middle school musical. A talented choral educator with at least three years of teaching experience, the candidate should inspire students through engaging, genre-diverse programming (modern and traditional) while fostering strong relationships with students and colleagues. Above all, the successful applicant will have demonstrated a commitment to the principles expressed in the Ensworth Vision Statement, executing their role with moral integrity, intellectual vitality, discipline, compassion, humor, and joy.
Interested candidates with prior leadership experience may also be considered for the role of Middle School Arts Department Chair and Red Gables Director of Performing Arts. In this capacity, he or she will provide leadership and oversight of all Red Gables arts programming, including event planning, faculty support, curriculum development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Responsibilities include coordinating with the K–12 Arts Director, Division Head, and other department chairs to ensure high standards, effective communication, and alignment with Ensworth’s mission. The department chair role also involves managing departmental budgets, professional development, and faculty growth while overseeing performing arts events, cross-campus initiatives, and community engagement. As a leader, the candidate would promote a collaborative and innovative vision for the arts, represent the department in school-wide meetings, and work with the administration to address operational needs, ensuring the arts remain an integral part of Ensworth’s dynamic, whole-child educational experience.
