YOUTH CHOIR DIRECTOR
Posted Date: June 2026
Start Date: August 2026
Position Type: This is a part-time, hourly position that we anticipate will require 12-15 hours per week. Hours will be flexible but must accommodate afternoon, evening and/or weekend rehearsal and performance schedules.
Location: Alameda, CA
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Bay Area Music Project (BAMP) is an El Sistema-inspired after-school music education program supporting the educational and social-emotional needs of children in lower-income communities by providing high-quality music instruction, nutritious snacks and homework assistance. Our staff embraces both the social and musical mission of our program; they nurture both the individual person and the musician at the same time.
JOB SUMMARY
Bay Area Music Project is seeking an experienced Choir Director for both our junior choir and youth chorus at our elementary school program site. The Choir Director will work with students in 1st - 5th grade, implementing fundamentals of vocal training, music theory and whole-child-centered learning. Our Youth Chorus performs throughout the Bay Area including, singing at Golden State Warriors games, California Music Educators Association (CMEA), and the State Capitol to name a few.
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe, positive and culturally responsive learning environment where students can learn vocal fundamentals and ensemble skills
- Select repertoire suitable for children’s voices and appropriate for training students in choral singing.
- Prepare choir ensembles for community performances
- Act as a mentor and build a positive rapport with students to build classroom community
- Oversee repertoire and student placement in ensembles in collaboration with instrumental Teaching Artists
- Work with Music Director to create benchmark goals and progress tracking across all ensembles
- Timely correspondence with Executive Director, Director of Operations, Music Director, Teaching Artists, program staff, school staff, and parents and families
- Attend professional-development sessions and planning meetings; seek opportunities specific to music education when applicable
- Seek performance opportunities in the Bay Area for the Youth Chorus
- Collaborate with Executive Director to oversee performance opportunities
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess:
- At least 1 year experience teaching group choir lessons to students of different ages/abilities
- Singing instruction and piano experience are preferred
- Creative, motivated and energetic
- Ability to work with and manage a large group of students at one time
- A flexible schedule that allows for a commitment to the program for a school year
- Experience working with children from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
- Able to work with and communicate comfortably and respectfully with students, families, and administration
- Strong organization skills, matched by a sense of humor and readiness to adapt
- Must pass live scan fingerprinting (background check) and provide negative TB tests
Educational Preferences: Experience Counts!
Bachelor’s degree (or in progress) in music education or performance
Hourly rate based on experience
Interested candidates, please send résumé and cover letter to:
Lorrie Murray, Executive Director
For more information about Bay Area Music Project, please visit: www.bayareamusicproject.org
Bay Area Music Project does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, physical or mental disability or any other protected status in admission or access to or employment in its programs and activities.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
