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About the Role

WHIN Music Community Charter School is seeking a passionate and visionary Director of Music to enrich the school community through a performance-based, inclusive orchestral and choral music program. This role is designed for a leader who values compassion, kindness, and curiosity, and aims to integrate these principles into the learning environment. The Director of Music will collaborate with the Executive Director to shape and implement an El Sistema-based music curriculum, manage and mentor music educators, and promote student growth.

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of a school-wide El Sistema-based orchestral and choral music curriculum.
Coordinate and support the development of standards-aligned music units, lesson plans, and assessments.
Model excellent, responsive teaching reflecting best practices in music pedagogy and classroom management.
Implement and support daily music classes that are joyful, challenging, and grounded in ensemble performance.
Ensure a consistent and integrated approach to music instruction across grade levels.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of music educators through observations, coaching, and professional development.
Build the capacity of teachers to deliver high-quality music instruction.
Provide strategic guidance to the music team, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Cultivate a supportive team culture rooted in accountability, learning, and equity.
Foster students’ social-emotional growth and musical identity through an inclusive music program.
Lead the planning and execution of performances, concerts, and community events.
Build relationships with families, keeping them informed and engaged in their children’s musical development.
Partner with school leaders to integrate music into the broader academic and cultural vision of the school.
Analyze student data and instructional trends to inform continuous improvement in music education.
Collaborate with external partners, including teaching artists and musicians, to enhance the school’s music program.
Support school-wide culture and operational systems as a member of the school’s leadership team.

Requirements

4+ years of successful music classroom teaching experience, preferably in an urban school setting.
Advanced proficiency on an instrument and/or voice (orchestral string instrument highly preferred).
Expertise in El Sistema-based music education models or similar approaches.
Experience working with students, families, and staff from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Strong organization and communication skills.

Skills

Music Performance
Dalcroze, Suzuki, Orff Schulwerk, Kodály, Gordon’s Music Learning Theory, and/or Praxialism
Responsive Classroom, Love and Logic Student Management, and/or Restorative Justice
Spanish language skills preferred

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

4+ years of music classroom teaching experience
Experience in school leadership, teacher mentoring, content coaching, or SBL certification preferred

Education Level

Master’s Degree in Music Education and/or Music Performance, or an education-related field.

About the Company

Washington Heights and Inwood (WHIN) Music Community Charter School provides a diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education, and a positive learning environment.
Every WHIN student participates in both Orchestra and Choir every day in the El Sistema tradition.
El Sistema is a unique social program that was founded in Venezuela to build community through excellence.
The goal is to effect social change through intensive daily ensemble music education.
Working in an ensemble enables all children to experience being an asset to their community and grow into citizen artists prepared to make the world a better place.

Equal Opportunity

WHIN Music Community Charter School, an equal opportunity employer.