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Chorus Teacher

Part Time Position  (⅗ Time with Benefits)

Fall 2025 Opening

Position Summary

CRMS is looking for a part-time chorus teacher who loves working in a team-oriented environment, enjoys teaching young adolescents and is proficient in choral conducting and keyboard skills. The ideal candidate will be able to present musical concepts and vocal pedagogy in a sequential way by planning and implementing weekly lessons, sectionals, and running full group rehearsals that lead to biannual concerts. The position is Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9am-3:45pm and Tuesdays and Fridays 11:30am-3:45pm.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a comprehensive choral curriculum that aligns with educational standards at a developmentally appropriate level.
• Lead weekly rehearsals, sectionals, and full group rehearsals.
• Teach musical concepts and vocal techniques aligned with best practices in choral pedagogy.
• Prepare students for concerts, festivals, and other public performances, including stage presence and concert etiquette.
• Collaborate with school and district teaching staff for musical events and programming.
• Attend staff meetings and professional development days.
• Maintain a positive and respectful classroom environment.
• Evaluate student progress and adapt instruction to meet student needs.
• Effectively communicate with students, peers, parents, and administrators.

Qualifications/Skills

• Knowledge of the diverse ways in which students learn and develop
• Ability to adapt lesson plans based on student needs within different learning groups
• Ability to engage with students, home, school, colleagues, and the community to support student learning and wellbeing

Requirements

• State of Maine teaching certification with Music K-12 (614) Endorsement required.
• Background check, including fingerprinting

Pay and Benefits

• Pay starts at $51,151 (step B -0) annually with possibility of increase based on experience, within the parameters of the applicable contract
• Health Insurance (including Vision), 60% of the Choice Plus Plan premium is paid by the District
• Dental Insurance (100% Employee paid)
• 9 Sick Days
• 2 Personal Days
• FSA
• Eligible to contribute to a 403(b) retirement plan

About Camden Rockport Middle School

Camden Rockport Middle School, housed in a beautiful new building, serves just under 400 students in grades 5 – 8 from the towns of Camden and Rockport. CRMS has been implementing a Project Based Learning model of curriculum and instruction and values students’ active engagement in the learning process.  

About Camden Rockport School District

Camden Rockport Schools is an exceptional school district located in a scenic coastal community and provides a highly competitive salary and benefits package. As a district, we are committed to equity, excellence, the environment, and forward thinking. Our simple, but powerful mission drives our work – Be Kind. Work Hard. Keep Learning. We highly value our sense of place and surroundings which boast mountains, lakes, rivers, a ski hill, and the ocean.

How to Apply

Current employees who are interested should contact Human Resources at 

Application deadline: When a suitable candidate is found. 

Camden Rockport Schools

22 Knowlton Street

Camden, ME  04843

Phone: (207)236-3358

Fax: (207)236-7810

EOE

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Job Description

The University of Southern Maine’s Osher School of Music is seeking part-time instructor applicants for the upcoming academic years.  Our Fall 2025 semester begins September 1, 2025.

Responsibilities include supporting the Director of Choral Activities in leading the choral program at the Osher School of Music, conducting choral ensembles, or subsets of singers within the choral ensembles, teaching conducting courses and/or applied lessons as needed, and additional teaching responsibilities as necessary at the discretion of the Director of the School of Music.

We are seeking student-focused instructors who will be responsible for the full delivery and grading of the course. Responsibilities include developing the course, teaching, assessing student performance, and meeting with students as needed. The instructor will be provided with the course learning objectives, program competencies, and suggested topical outline and will be given a previous course syllabus available for reference.

The Osher School of Music offers a personalized and opportunity-based approach to educating musicians, featuring a faculty of distinguished performers, teachers, scholars, and mentors.  Excellence is the hallmark of the School of Music. Located near the coastal and mountain regions of Maine in the heart of Maine’s population center, the School of Music is a dynamic hub of artistic and educational activity. Students benefit from having the vibrant greater Portland arts scene at our doorstep, and we’ve achieved nearly 100% placement of our music education graduates.  
    
Part-time faculty members are paid on a credit hour basis based on prior teaching experience. Eligible part-time faculty members may elect certain benefits provided by the University of Maine System.  In addition, The Center for Academic Innovation provides learning design consulting and faculty development opportunities to help faculty to create engaging programs, courses and lesson plans grounded in evidence-based best practices for every modality.  

The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond.  USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University. 

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming and supportive campus environment that respects and appreciates diverse perspectives, enhancing teaching, learning, personal growth, and overall institutional achievement.  USM encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women, veterans, and those with differing abilities, experiences, and cultural perspectives.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness. 

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in music or commensurate professional experience
• Outstanding qualifications as a performer and teacher

Preferred Qualifications:

• Keyboard skills suitable for the choral classroom
• Ability to teach undergraduate choral conducting 
• Appropriate fluency as a choral conductor in both classical and musical theater voice

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

●    Cover letter
●    Curriculum vitae or resume 
●    Three letters of recommendation
●    Document containing links to recent videos of performing and, if possible, teaching

We will begin reviewing applications immediately.  These positions will remain open until filled.  

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate(s).

Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF). If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please email or call 207.780.4035.

EEO Statement:

The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer and is committed to nondiscrimination. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226.  TTY 711 (Maine Relay System)

JOB OPENING: Director of Choral Music @ Brunswick Junior High School

Our dear colleague and fellow MEACDA member Shari Tarleton is retiring from Brunswick Junior High School at the end of this year. Her departure leaves big shoes to fill as Director of Choral Music at BJHS, but she has created a thriving program that will provide rewarding work!

Here is the job listening:

https://brunswickschooldepartment.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5079353

Application deadline is April 15 @ 11:59PM

(And congratulations for earning some well-deserved new adventures, Shari!)