Choir Director

Helena-West Helena Public Schools Central High School - West Helena, Arkansas

Job Details
Job ID:

5589125

Application Deadline:

Jul 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Mar 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description
Job Title:

Choir Director

Qualifications:

Standard Arkansas Teaching License and Music Endorsement

Ability to work under the direction of the Principal or designee

Commercial Driver's License preferred.

Reports to: Principal or designee

Supervises: Principal or designee

Job Goal:

To be successful as a Choir Director, you should be creative, assertive, and passionate about music. Ultimately, an outstanding Choir Director should be able to interpret various styles of music and demonstrate exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills at all times.

Choir Director Responsibilities:

Instructing choir members to warm up before rehearsals and performances.

Deciding on appropriate musical pieces for the choir to perform based on the venue and occasion.

Establishing and enforcing a performance dress code in accordance with established guidelines.

Conducting auditions to identify and select suitable choir members.

Scheduling choir rehearsals and ensuring that choir members attend rehearsals regularly.

Selecting individual choir members to perform solos.

Providing the necessary guidance and direction during choir rehearsals to assist choir members in achieving the correct tone, pitch, rhythm, tempo, and harmony.

Directing choir members during musical performances to ensure that the desired sound is achieved.

Creating suitable choir formations for rehearsals and performances.

Choir Director Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in music, music education, or related field is preferred.

Proven experience working as a choir director.

Sound musical knowledge.

The ability to interpret various styles of music.

Strong leadership and listening skills.

Patient, creative and assertive.

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Effective communication skills.

A passion for music.

Position Type:

Full-Time

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