Choral Music Teacher

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Choral Music Teacher Starting August 2026

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Adjunct, Exempt Faculty Reporting to: Assistant Head for Teaching and Learning Urban School of San Francisco seeks a choral music teacher with prior teaching experience at the secondary level who possesses a broad repertoire that showcases a diversity of musical traditions. This position includes directing The Urban Singers, a schoolwide chorus, as well as other ensemble groups; and co-teaching the annual musical production in the role as Musical Director. Concerts and other performances occur regularly throughout the year. The school is seeking an energetic, creative individual who has enthusiasm for working with high school students and a commitment to the continued growth of a dynamic music program. Professional performance experience and familiarity with digital tools and resources is strongly desired. The candidate will become part of a team that will work closely on performing arts projects and productions. The choral teacher collaborates closely with the performing arts department chair, theater teacher, and other music ensemble faculty. Collaboration will be especially close around the musical theater production. Urban School strives to ignite a passion for learning and to inspire its students to become self-motivated, lifelong participants in their education and active citizens in their communities. For further information about Urban's mission and programs, please visit http://www.urbanschool.org Music Education at Urban Central to the philosophy of music education at Urban is the idea that music is a language everyone can learn, and that with proper support and guidance, even young musicians are capable of excellence. Students with a wide variety of musical experience - from beginners to seasoned musicians - are encouraged to participate in Urban's ensembles. The Urban Singers Chorus, Lab and Advanced Jazz Bands, and the Chamber Orchestra serve as ambassadors for the school community and perform at school functions, neighborhood outreach centers, other Bay Area schools and regional music festivals. Every year the ensembles hold several concerts at Urban's own Performing Arts & Community Center. For a descriptive list of job duties and other responsibilities, please visit Adjunct Faculty Job Description Salary and Benefits The anticipated salary range the School reasonably expects to pay candidates for the position of Adjunct Choral Music Teacher teaching 3.67 classes in San Francisco is $35,507 to $60,408 annually. Benefits for adjunct faculty teaching less than 4 classes include proportionate stipend for school's cafe, first come first serve parking in onsite garage, or access to commuter benefits. Urban School is an equal opportunity employer; the school actively encourages applications from candidates of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Urban School is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures; if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.