Assistant Show Choir Director

Purpose of PositionThe JV Show Choir Assistant Director fulfills the mission of Des Moines Christian School by equipping the minds and nurturingthe hearts of students through Show Choir. The assistant director mentors students as they develop their spiritual gifts andtalents that honor the Lord through Show Choir rehearsals and : Part-time Pay: StipendReports To: Head of ActivitiesDirect Reports: NoneQualifications: High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Music and/or dance related background preferred. Professing believer in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and committed to growing in relationship with agreement with the Des Moines Christian School Statement of agreement with the Des Moines Christian School Biblical Convictions for Christian Education. Regularly attends and is actively involved in a church that affirms historic Christian orthodoxy (doctrine faithteaching practice) consistent with the DMC Statement of Faith through that churchs public creed confession corebeliefs or statement of Profile: Demonstrated commitment to the mission of DMCS: Equipping minds and nurturing hearts to impact the world forChrist. Characterized with integrity and maintains confidentiality Ability to work with diverse groups including teachers students administrators and parents. Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication : Leads and directs choreography for the JV show choir of approximately 40-50 students. Leads attends and participates in all rehearsals and competitions which includes four annual competitions and aSpring Showcase event at DMC. Actively promotes the program by building relationships with students and families and helping in generating programinterest and participation. Works alongside the selected choreographer to work with the show choir. Works with the show choir band. Takes attendance at each practice and performance. Upholds school policies regarding student eligibility or code of conduct violations. Collaborates with costume parent helper(s) to arrange that all students are fitted for costumes. Collaborates with crew to coordinate all loading set up and unloading of all show choir competition costumes andequipment. All other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

Director