Guest choir director - short term assignment

Stratford School, part of Spring Education Group, is a leading independent WASC-accredited private school in California offering courses from preschool through 12th grade with a vision of creating a unique, multi-dimensional educational foundation for children. At Stratford School, we understand every child has his or her own interests and passions and contributes in their own way. Our proven program includes our STEAM-based curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEAM education, and we are also the first California school to earn the Carnegie Science Seal of Excellence for STEM.

An All-Star Music Festival Elementary Choir Director is responsible for supporting all musical aspects of the All-Star Music Festival as it pertains to the Elementary Choir (grades 3-5). They work closely with the All-Star Music Choir Director and Leader to ensure they (the Guest Elementary Choir Director) has what they need to lead and assist the musical rehearsals on March 12, 2027.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review the musical selection for auditions and performance
• Meet occasionally with the All-Star Music Choir Leader and Director to understand their specific responsibilities on the day of the Festival
• Design and direct the musical practice sessions as requested by the Choir Leader and Director

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Education & Credentials:

• Strong Musical Expertise: Deep understanding of choral/instrumental technique, musical interpretation, and ensemble balance across a range of styles and genres appropriate for the festival
• Experience working with elementary students: dependent upon assigned area
• Conducting Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in rehearsing and conducting large student ensembles efficiently, with clear conducting technique and expressive leadership.
• Rehearsal Planning & Management: Ability to structure rehearsals that are engaging, productive, and developmentally appropriate for student musicians, with strong pacing and clear musical objectives.

Essential Skills:

• Strong Interpersonal & Team-working Skills: Creates a warm and encouraging atmosphere to guide students and help them perform at their best.
• Flexibility & Problem-Solving: Ability to think on your feet and adapt plans as needed to handle real-time challenges during festival preparation and day-of logistics.
• Student-Centered Mindset: A commitment to creating a positive, safe, and inclusive environment where all students feel valued and supported.
• Positive and Inspiring Leadership: Skill in motivating and engaging young musicians in a way that fosters growth, confidence, and musical excellence.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.