Part-time Chorus Accompanist (leave replacement Spring 2025)

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Part-time Chorus Accompanist (leave replacement Spring 2025)

Saint Ann’s is a non-sectarian K-12 independent school in Brooklyn, NY looking for a part-time piano accompanist for our Third Grade Chorus, Fourth and Fifth Grade Chorus, and Middle School Singers from January 6, 2025 through June 10, 2025. A school that exists to serve talented, intellectually accomplished and curious students, we seek faculty who are passionate about their subject and able to convey both information and a love of learning to children. The Saint Ann’s Music Department is a group of passionate musicians who want to share and make music with children.

Saint Ann’s does not give grades or compare students to one another. We write anecdotal reports twice a year for students. Embracing and describing each child’s individual experiences in the classroom is a cornerstone of our school.

ABOUT SAINT ANN’S SCHOOL

Since its founding in 1965, Saint Ann’s has embraced a commitment to education for its own sake, oriented to the capacities of each individual student and free of the encumbrances of formal grading, prizes, and rankings. At the same time, we are unabashedly committed to excellence in all that we do. With a faculty and staff numbering close to 400, and nearly 1100 students, Saint Ann’s is among the largest and most selective independent schools in New York City. The lives of our graduates speak powerfully to the potential of an education based on these principles to ignite a love of learning and sustain creative energy in every field of endeavor. We accomplish this by bringing together talented teachers with creative and motivated students. Saint Ann’s is committed to centering anti-racism in the life of the School. Seeking to create a community rooted in trust and equity, we invite each other to take risks, pursue knowledge, and celebrate growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend scheduled chorus rehearsals
• Accompany during rehearsals
• Be available for dress rehearsals and Choral and Instrumental Concert

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• BM or BA in Music Education or Piano Performance or equivalent experience
• Ability to read and interpret a variety of musical styles and genres from classical to contemporary
• Excellent music reading skills including reading a score
• Enjoy making music and singing with children
• Experience teaching or working with children is helpful but not required
• Ability to work collaboratively with the conductor of the chorus
• Strong interpersonal skills; flexibility and a sense of humor
• Comfort singing to support students

COMPENSATION

This is a part time exempt faculty position position. Salary of $100 per hour and $200 per concert.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to this link. Candidates who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Position is open until filled.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY

Saint Ann’s School hires employees of any race, color, religion, creed, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, to all the rights privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to employees at the School. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender (which includes a person’s actual or perceived sex, as well as gender identity and expression), age, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, familial status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in carrying on its educational activities or in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, financial aid programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.