Job Description

Reports to: Lower School Director

Job Summary: 

BB&N is seeking a passionate and dedicated Music Director to collaborate with the Drama Director/Choreographer in leading the annual 6th-grade musical production. This year’s production is Shrek Jr., and the Music Director will be responsible for teaching and preparing 60 students using the Broadway Jr. script and supporting soundtracks. This role includes planning, rehearsing, and preparing for the performance, with an emphasis on fostering students' musical growth and confidence. The ideal candidate will inspire and guide a cast of students in achieving a successful and enjoyable production experience.

Commitment/Schedule:

• Start Date: January 21(audition week)

• End Date: May 1 (final performance)

• Rehearsal Schedule:

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays: 8:10–9:10 AM

  • Wednesdays: 1:00–2:00 PM

• Extra Rehearsals:

  • April 5

  • April 11

  • April 27-29

• Break: Two weeks off in March (aligned with the school calendar).

• Show Dates: April 30 and May 1

Skills and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the elementary or middle school level and an understanding of cognitive and social development for children at this age. A Master’s degree in music education is preferred. 

In addition, the candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong background in music education, vocal coaching, or related fields.

• Experience working with middle school students in a performance setting.

• Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

• A positive and encouraging demeanor to inspire student performers.

• Familiarity with Google Classroom for sharing resources, schedules, and communications with students is preferred.

• Ability to play piano is preferred, but not required

To Apply:  

Please visit the  Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, Personal Statement, and/or Teaching Philosophy and Reference List. 

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols Schools takes the health and safety of its community members very seriously. Because we serve students, we strongly encourage all employees to receive at least one of the Pfizer, or Moderna bivalent COVID-19 vaccines before commencing employment.

About Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford. BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N’s mission is to promote scholarship, integrity, and kindness in diverse, curious, and motivated students. The School prepares students for lives of principled engagement in their communities and the world. ... At BB&N, we value a diverse and inclusive community that fosters respect for the identities and perspectives of all. The different perspectives and experiences of our students define the fabric of our community and contribute to the growth of the individuals who call BB&N their alma mater and shape the classroom and extracurricular experiences. To have classmates and friends who are different from oneself, to come to truly know the background, experiences, and beliefs of a new friend is to learn more deeply about oneself and our world. There is no more important attribute in the preparation for global citizenship. The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing and understanding, and learning from each other.

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