CHORAL POSITIONS OPEN

5-26-2010 Valley Southwoods is seeking a 9th grade only high school choir director in West Des Moines. Class size is generally aroung 650 students, give or take, and next year's enrollment in choir is just shy of 150. There are two curricular choirs, Treble Clef and Bass Clef Chorus, and a select chamber choir, Southwoods Singers (auditioned, meets every other day). The 9th grade director is also responsible for the extra curricular 9th grade jazz choir, Syncopation, and is asked to assist (on a limited basis) at the beginning of the school year with show choir sectionals. There is a full time accompanist that is shared between Southwoods and Valley. This is a fantastic job with great kids, VERY SUPPORTIVE administration, really excellent band and orchestra directors, and it's in a great community. This is truly a wonderful place to TEACH, not just give concerts. Please don't hesitate to email me (scanesj@wdmcs.org or scanesj@gmail.com) with any questions about the position itself. Otherwise, information on how to apply is on the website, www.wdmcs.org.
5-20-2010 Marion High School is seeking a Director of Choral Music. Interested candidates should see the district website, http://www.marion.k12.ia.us/Sites/District/employ.html, for application information. For questions regarding the program, please contact Sarah Jones Director of Choral Activities at sjones@marion.k12.ia.us or 319.377.9891 ext 1133.
5-18-2010 Greene Community School District and the Allison-Bristow Comm. School District seeking someone with strength in both vocal and instrumental, perhaps to teach 5-8 Vocal and 7-8 Instrumental. Send your resume and application to: Terry Kenealy, Superintendent, Allison Bristow Comm. School, 513 Birch St, P.O. Box 428Allison, IA 50602. If you have any questions about the job Rae Asleso at 641-228-2288 or musicteacherk12@hotmail.com or raseleson@greene.k12.ia.us
5-18-2010 Mount Pleasant Community School District has an opening for Director of Choral Music, grades 9-12. The director would be responsible for 3 concert choirs, a competitive show choir, Opus/All-state preparation and a highly successful show choir invitational. The director would work closely with a very organized and supportive vocal/instrumental music department and booster organization. Applicants should visit our school website, www.mt-pleasant.k12.ia.us for more information about our school and program. Transcripts/resumes/credentials should be e-mailed to smithc@mt-pleasant.k12.ia.us or mailed to Dr. John Roederer, Superintendent 400 E. Madison, Mount Pleasant, Iowa 52641.
5-7-2010 Southeast Polk Community School District, Vocal Music/Show Choir at the high school (preference to candidates that have successful 4-A High School experience in both areas. Deadline: May 17, 2010. Contact Information: Fill out an application on line at http://www.se-polk.k12.ia.us/seniorhigh/index.html under the Human Resources link and send necessary paperwork. For more information, you may contact Chuck Bredlow or Joe Horton at (515) 967-6631.
5-1-2010 East Buchanan Community School District is looking for a highly energetic teacher to continue the growth of the 6th-12th grade Vocal Music program. The successful candidate needs to have a strong vocal music background. Some limited piano skills would be beneficial. The successful candidate must have the ability to work closely with other members of the faculty. Duties would include large group chorus, solo/ensemble work as well as a talent show. Fall, Winter, and Spring concerts occur. Involvement with the Fine Arts boosters is important. This position may also be combined with play director. Due to the fact that the teacher is taking a sabbatical for professional advancement this is a two year position. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, the district's certified application for employment, and three letters of recommendation to Superintendent/Elementary Principal, Dan Fox, East Buchanan Community School, 414 5th Street North, Winthrop, IA 50682.
4-30-2010 Cedar Falls High School Choral Position is now open. Interested applicants are wisely advised to sign up for IAREAP now in order to be properly and timely prepared for the official search. Please go to the Cedar Falls High School website at http://metadot.cedar-falls.k12.ia.us for more information. Contact: Kendra Wohlert, Choral Director, Cedar Falls High School, (319) 553-2507
4-29-2010 Ankeny First United Methodist Church in Ankeny seeks a part time choir director for their 40-voice adult choir. The position requires Wednesday evenings during the school year, with Sunday mornings when the choirs sing in worship. There is also an annual musical this person prepares and presents for additional compensation. Christmas Eve service will be required. Please send resume along with a letter of interest, including references to Jan Boehm, Director of Worship Ministries at Jan.Boehm@ankenyfumc.org or 515.964.4249. Applications will be accepted thru June 1, 2010.
4-20-2010 North Butler Middle School/Allison-Bristow Elementary is looking for a K-8 Vocal/Instrumental Music instructor. Send Application to: Terry Kenealy, Superintendent, Allison Bristow Community Schools, 513 Birch Street, P.O. Box 428, Allison, IA 50602
4-12-2010 Johnston High School is seeking an Associate Director of Choral Music. Director will be responsible for the Concert Choir, Synergy Show Choir and co-direct a Women’s Choir and Mixed Choir. The position is full-time, with a stipend. Interested candidates may contact High School Principal, Bruce Hukee at bhukee@johnston.k12.ia.us or 515.278.0449. For questions regarding the program, please contact Sarah Van Waardhuizen, Director of Choral Activities at sarah.vw@johnston.k12.ia.us or 515.278.0449. Please see the district website www.johnston.k12.ia.us and the choral website www.johnstonchoirs.com for more information on the position.
4-9-2010 The Forest City Community Schools,located in beautiful North Central Iowa, is looking for an outstanding, positive, motivated music educator to join our award-winning High School Music Department as our 9-12 Vocal Music Director. The successful candidate ideally should have had experience as a high school vocal educator and specifically have skills/experience in the areas of All-State preparation, Show Choir and Vocal Jazz as well as some experience co-directing or directing High School Musicals. Strong Piano skills would also be a plus! Interested candidates should forward application materials to: Darwin Lehmann, Superintendent of Schools, 810 W. K St., Forest City, IA 50436, (641) 585-2323
More information including forms can be obtained on the School District web site at http://www.forestcity.k12.ia.us/employment/index.php
3-29-2010 Pleasant Valley, a growing 4A district located in the Iowa Quad Cities, is seeking an Associate Director of Vocal Music. Candidate should have strong conducting skills, as well as a solid foundation in vocal pedagogy, keyboard skills, music theory, and vocal jazz. The position is full time, with an extra duty stipend. For more information, please contact Meg Byrne, Vocal Music Director, Pleasant Valley High School, at (563) 332-5151, x5038, or byrnem@pleasval.k12.ia.us and visit our website: http://www.pleasval.k12.ia.us/highschool/PVHS%20Choir%20website/Starting%20page.htm. An application may be downloaded at www.pleasval.k12.ia.us/employment/application.htm. Interested parties should send their materials to: Dr. James R. Spelhaug, Superintendent, Pleasant Valley Community School District, 604 Belmont Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722
2-2-2010 Waukee High School is currently offering a one year position being for Assistant Director of Vocal Music. The individual that is hired will sign a one year contract and should there be a position available after that one year, a person may reapply for the job at that time. If you are interested in the overall details of the program at Waukee High School, please visit our department website at www.waukeevmb.org Mustl have experience directing a show AND jazz choir and be able to demonstrate those skills in an interview/rehearsal setting. For further information you may contact any or all of the following Ryan Beeken - rbeeken@waukee.k12.ia.us
1-25-2010 Urbandale High School invites applications for the positions of Director, Vocal Music and Director, Show Choir for the 2010-2011 school year due to retirement. Screening for these positions will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. For priority consideration, submit applications by February 15, 2010. Apply online at www.urbandaleschools.com. For additional information, contact William R. Watson, Ph.D., Activities Director at william.watson@j-hawks.com or (515) 457-6994.

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