24-25 All City Middle School Musical - Musical Director Seasonal

Job Goal:

The Somerville Public Schools Department of Music & Theatre Arts seeks a musical director for the annual AllCity Middle School Musical. The All City Middle School is an allinclusive musical opportunity for SPS students in grades 68 which rehearses and is performed at Somerville High School.

Somerville Public Schools strives to create an inclusive and racially affirming environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

We welcome and value different perspectives and experiences in our staff recognizing the powerful impact that a diverse workforce has on all students. We are committed to supporting educators through a strong induction and mentorship program educatordriven professional development and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

As a district we are also committed to supporting the whole child by promoting a trusting mutually respectful and inspiring culture that values the individuality of our students and the professionalism of the field.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or higher level degree in Music and/or Theatre Education or related field
• Demonstrated and recent experience in music directing theatre and/or musical theatre with young people
• Strong communication skills both oral and written
• Exemplary interpersonal communications skills that establish and maintain effective working relationships with students staff parents and members of the community
• Experience in teaching/directing in a multicultural and multilingual environment
• Commitment to changing lives through performing arts education

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the selection and of a musical in collaboration with the Stage Director Theatre Arts faculty and K12 Supervisor of Music & Theatre Arts
• Participate in inclusive casting workshops in partnership with the Stage Director and Theatre Arts Faculty; utilize a culturally conscious approach to assign performance roles.
• Run all after school rehearsals (typically Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays February through June) in collaboration with the All City Middle School Musical Director.
• Use culturally responsive and SEL based approaches to support student education through active theatremaking
• Support the development of healthy vocal technique in students at music rehearsals through use of strong vocal pedagogy.
• Assist Stage Director in preparation of a dynamic and engaging weekend of performances that celebrates the diversity and creativity of SPS middle school students.
• Support performances through conducting students to a prerecorded musical track if appropriate.
• Work collegially with school teachers staff other Music & Theatre colleagues to improve the education of our students

Terms of Employment:

Seasonal/Yearly Employment

School Year

Stipend: $1649

Position Reports to: The K12 Supervisor of Music & Theatre Arts

The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race color age religion disability pregnancy home status marital/civil union status sex/gender gender identity sexual orientation citizenship status place of birth national origin ancestry cultural identity genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or biasbased intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Required Experience:

Director