Upper School Vocal Music Teacher

Position:
Upper School Vocal Music Teacher
Department:
Upper School
-Music
Location:
Kellner Performing Arts Center, Milton Academy Campus, Milton, MA
Hours:
Full-time with the flexibility to work nights and weekends
FLSA:
Exempt
Classification:
Faculty (Academic Year)

Salary Range:
For the 2026-27 academic year, faculty salaries range from $50,000 to $120,000 annually. Placement within this range is determined by years of experience. In alignment with Milton Academy's faculty salary scale, which is designed to ensure equitable pay progression.

Housing Stipend:
Faculty members who reside off-campus will also receive an annual stipend of $13,000 in addition to the base salary listed above.

Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K-12 school, boarding and day in grades 9-12, located just outside of Boston.

Milton Academy cultivates in our students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Milton students grow by developing their own identities, learning from and listening to the lived experiences of others, and living and working among peers whose differences they accept with respect and care.

In our ongoing work to create an environment that confronts bias, injustice, and bigotry, we encourage each other to be open to learning, explore our histories and identities, and seek to understand the world around us with a critical lens. At Milton, we prepare students to partner with their future communities to create a more just world, and to have the courage to speak up and live by our motto, "Dare to be true."

Summary of Position:

Milton Academy seeks a passionate, collaborative, and dynamic vocal music teacher to teach and supervise Upper School vocal courses and co-curricular programming. The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of vocal pedagogy, ensemble leadership, and student recruitment, as well as a commitment to inclusive and diverse repertoire. Primary responsibilities include leading Glee Club (Class IV Chorus) and the Chamber Chorus (Chamber Singers), supporting various a cappella ensembles, and serving as the music director for the Performing Arts Department's annual main stage musical production.

The role will also teach across a variety of general music courses (depending on experience and program needs), collaborate on theatrical productions, and be the primary driver of shaping the future of the school's vocal and general music curriculum. The ideal candidate will also have capacity to support instrumental ensembles and collaborate with the jazz and orchestral programs.

Other faculty member responsibilities at Milton Academy encompass advising, community, and residential life activities, among others. Please see the full job description for more information.

The school seeks candidates who could contribute to the broader student experience, from co-curricular to athletic to residential life programming.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Teaching and Curriculum

• Recruit, direct, and musically lead Upper School vocal ensembles, including Glee Club (Class IV Chorus), Chamber Chorus (Chamber Singers), and a cappella ensembles.
• Teach a combination of Upper School music courses based on departmental needs and candidate expertise, which may include:
  Class IV General Music, Class IV Jazz, Orchestra, Music Theory, Music History, and/or other electives.
• Serve as Music Director for the Upper School Musical and collaborate closely with Performing Arts colleagues on auditions, rehearsal process, pit/ensemble coordination, and production week.
• Support an Advanced Theatre course in collaboration with the Performing Arts department (e.g., vocal coaching, rehearsal support, musical preparation, or interdisciplinary units).
• Guide and mentor students involved in Class IV Follies (9th grade musical), supporting musical preparation and student leadership development.
• Serve on the Senior Project Committee and mentor students pursuing music-related senior projects as needed.
• Envision and design engaging, inclusive vocal programs that celebrate diverse musical styles, traditions, and composers, and that foster student belonging and connection.
• Incorporate contemporary tools such as digital recording, notation software, and music technology to support learning, rehearsal, composition/arranging, and performance preparation.
• Foster student leadership opportunities within ensembles (e.g., section leaders, student conductors, arrangers, student-led a cappella leadership).
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Performing Arts to plan interdisciplinary performances and projects, including concerts, chapel events, community performances, and school-wide arts initiatives.
• Collaborate with Middle School and Lower School music teachers as needed to support continuity across divisions and strengthen the K-12 performing arts program.
• Create a student-centered learning atmosphere that fosters musicianship, vocal technique, ensemble awareness, creative expression, and reflective listening, and a positive classroom environment…