Part-Time Vocal Arts / Choir Teacher (with possibility of full time)

Part-Time Vocal Arts / Choir Teacher (with possibility of full time) Archdiocese of Detroit - 3.4 Bloomfield Hills, MI Job Details Part-time | Full-time 5 hours ago Qualifications Bachelor's degree Student-centered approaches (student motivation techniques) Full Job Description Part-Time Vocal Arts / Choir Teacher (•with possibility of full time)

Position Summary:

Marian High School is seeking a part-time Vocal Arts / Choir teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The teacher will lead Marian's vocal music program, including a co-ed Honors Choir class in partnership with Brother Rice High School, one semester of AP Music Theory, Liturgical Choir, and Marian's advanced audition-based choir. The ideal candidate will bring strong musical expertise, an engaging presence, and a genuine love for working with high school students. Responsibilities include teaching vocal music in the morning, preparing students for performances and competitions, and supporting music ministry for school liturgies.

The position includes:

Two semesters of Co-ed Honors Choir class (including performances and competitions) One semester of AP Music Theory Liturgical Choir (including one after-school rehearsal per week and music ministry for all school Masses) Advanced Audition Choir (including two after-school rehearsals per week, competitions, and performances) Collaboration with Marian's Performing Arts team to continue building a dynamic, student-centered vocal arts program This role will be a great fit for a teacher excited to bring new energy, ideas, and enthusiasm to a growing performing arts program, while helping students develop their musical gifts, confidence, discipline, and joy in performance.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree, with a Michigan teaching certificate and appropriate endorsement to teach high school vocal music/choir preferred. •Opportunity may exist to make this role full-time for a right-fit, diversely-certified candidate.

Ideal candidates will have:

At least two years of experience teaching high school choir Experience directing vocal ensembles and preparing students for public performances Knowledge of vocal pedagogy, music theory, repertoire selection, and performance preparation Comfort supporting sacred music and Catholic school liturgies Strong classroom management and student relationship-building skills An engaging, positive, and collaborative teaching style A desire to contribute creatively to Marian's growing Performing Arts program

Additional Information:

Qualified and interested candidates should email a letter of interest, current resume, and contact information for three professional references to Principal Stacey Cushman at with "employment" in the subject line.

The Organization:

Located in Bloomfield Hills, Marian High School is a Catholic college preparatory school for young women sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The mission of Marian High School is to ensure, within a Christian environment, an excellent education built on a strong academic curriculum, which will enable young women to value human diversity and live responsible lives of leadership and action based on gospel values. Marian High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment equally regardless of age, color, national origin, race, sex, disability, or other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable laws. Because of its status as a religious entity, the school may consider a candidate's religious affiliation in its employment decisions, consistent with State and Federal law.