General Description

The Peabody Preparatory is pleased to announce an adjunct Voice Teacher position in the Voice Department at the Peabody Preparatory with an anticipated start date of mid-June 2022. The successful candidate will join a highly skilled and dedicated voice faculty as part of a vibrant and active department committed to helping all students achieve their potential; we embrace the novice musician and the serious student aspiring toward a career in music.
 
Ideal candidates for this position will have a background in vocal performance and education, with experience teaching elementary and middle school singers in person and online. Additional opportunities for class and/or individual instruction with teen and adult singers may be available according to departmental needs and candidate experience and interest.

Duties:

• Teach class voice for 9-12-year-olds 
• Teach private lessons in "Songbird" lesson program for 9-12-year-olds
• Participate in/assist with end-of-semester presentations and performances
• Attend faculty meetings as needed. 
• Other appropriate duties as assigned (eg, help prepare singers for chorus auditions)

About us:

With approximately 2,500 students passing through its doors every week, the Peabody Preparatory is Baltimore's premier community school for the performing arts. It is open to students of all ages and levels of ability, with offerings ranging from early childhood classes to programs for adults and professional musicians. The Peabody Preparatory shares space with the Peabody Conservatory in downtown Baltimore and has three satellite campuses in the communities of Towson, Annapolis, and Howard County, MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Voice and/or music education required. 
• Master's degree or equivalent experience and training preferred. 
• Experience teaching elementary and middle-school singers

Requirements

• Strong commitment to age-appropriate vocal development and repertoire
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Familiarity with online meeting software and technology
• Independent transport to the Preparatory's downtown Baltimore, Howard County, Annapolis, and Towson campuses.

Application Instructions

Applications received before April 30, 2022, will be given preference, but the position remains open until filled.

1. Cover letter including a brief statement of teaching philosophy and experience
2. Current résumé or CV  
3. Optional: You Tube link or links to 1-3 recordings (no more than 10 minutes total) of a recent performance or performances and/or teaching.