Job Details
| Region: | 4 |
| School District/Employer: | Houston Christian High School |
| District Category/Employer: | Charter/Private, |
| Position: | Teacher, |
| Assignment Level: |
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| Job Title: | Choir Director |
| School: | Houston Christian High School |
| Campus Description: | Houston Christian High School (HC) is a college-preparatory school dedicated to the highest academic standard for the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals. Houston Christian provides rigorous, collegiate-style academic programs where students are challenged to discover their potential and to become difference-makers in their communities. Our method of pouring passion into our students has produced National Merit Scholars, Fulbright Scholars, perfect SAT and ACT scores, and graduates who attend the most esteemed universities in the country. Our alumni grace the boardrooms, Broadway stages, courtrooms, pulpits, and classrooms of our nation. Houston Christian High School is accredited by Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and the Council of Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA). HC is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC). Learn more about HC by visiting www.houstonchristian.org. WHAT WE OFFER YOU: • A culture of support and appreciation for faculty and staff. • An environment where your skillset is highly valued, utilized, and promoted. • A sense of belonging in a community of believers that is welcoming to all. • An engaged and joyful work environment. • Professional development and opportunities to evolve as global citizens. • Peers who are in pursuit of excellence. • Competitive salary and benefits. • Ample time off during school breaks and a relaxed summer schedule. • A beautiful campus with great facilities in the west part of Houston that is easily accessible. Digital Brochure https://www.houstonchristian.org/digital-brochure Work at HC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTc23pFBjrE |
| Date Posted: | 3/5/2024 |
| Deadline: | 2024-05-31 |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Choir Director Houston Christian (HC) is accepting applications from qualified candidates for the Choir Director. This is a full-time, exempt position to begin in August 2024. The Choir Director is responsible for directing the school’s choral programs, preparing students for competitions and performances, assisting with the Spring musical performance, and teaching music and vocal classes. Choral groups may include small and large ensembles, show choir, and pop groups. This position works in collaboration with the Performing and Fine Arts teachers and staff and reports to the Performing Arts Department Chair and Principal. Candidates should possess a vision for excellence in Performing Arts at the high school level and a strong desire to achieve success. Qualified candidates must be skilled to provide vocal instruction, run an effective choral performing and recruiting program and be flexible to work with other artists. Effective organizational, communication, and presentation skills are necessary. Strong candidates will be energetic, creative, possess a strong work ethic and be willing to mentor students. The successful candidate will be a Christian leader with a commitment to the mission and vision of Houston Christian and its academic goals and will be passionate about the continuous development of excellence in Christian education. Interested candidates may complete and submit the Houston Christian Professional Application with the Teacher philosophy questions, a cover letter, and resume to hr@houstonchristian.org. Instructions and the application are accessible from the Careers tab at www.houstonchristian.org. Resumes are not reviewed without the complete HC application. While HC gives preference to members of the Christian faith, the School is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations. The School is a Religious Organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and accordingly reserves the right to employ persons who profess a Christian faith and have a philosophy of ministry similar to ours. |
| Qualifications: | QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Music or other applicable field. Teacher certification or equivalent preferred. Classroom and choral direction Experience. Musical theater experience beneficial. Recording and/or digital music skills beneficial. Experience in department leadership is beneficial. Proficient in basic technology applications, electronic grade book and curricular software and hardware). Google Apps knowledge is necessary (i.e. Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail). Excellent verbal, visual, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Represent the school in a positive light. Committed to the mission and values of Houston Christian High School. |
| Salary Range: | Competitive based on qualifications |
| Benefits: | Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance All full time employees are eligible to enroll in HCHS medical, dental, and/or vision insurance. Coverage begins on the first of the month following the date of hire. HCHS pays for approximately 75-90% of the health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Spending Accounts Full-time employees may participate in an FSA or HSA account, as eligible. Houston Christian contributes $500 to the employee’s HSA account in January and July (prorated after January or July) when the employee enrolls in the high deductible medical insurance plan. Wellness An employee on any HCHS medical insurance plan may earn up to $500 annually toward their spending account through our Wellness Program. A spouse covered by HCHS medical insurance can also participate in the wellness program and earn up to an additional $500 toward the employee’s spending account. We offer a Flu Shot clinic and a Biometric Screening clinic annually. Houston Christian, under certain parameters, subsidizes up to 70% of an employee’s lunches provided by Taher Food Services for Building Bridges lunches. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of our fitness center to exercise and receive fitness training before and after school at no cost to employees. Our fitness center is overseen by Dynamic Sports Training. Life Insurance HCHS provides a life insurance policy with a $25,000 death benefit for each full-time employee. 403(b) Qualified Retirement Plan HCHS provides a 403(b) Qualified Retirement plan which is an excellent means of long-term savings for retirement. Employees are given the option to defer any amount of their salaries (up to IRS limits) into the plan. HCHS matches the employee's contributions up to 3%-6% of salaries depending on years of service with HCHS. Time off Benefits Full time ten-month employees are eligible for 10 paid sick days each year for reasons of personal or family illness. Three of such days may be used for other personal reasons. Sick days may be carried over, up to a maximum of 60 sick days. Additionally, holidays during the academic year are based on the school calendar and generally include: 8 holidays, Thanksgiving week, Christmas Break (2 weeks), Spring Break week. Professional Development Expenses The administration believes in supporting the individual growth of its employees. To encourage employee development, we offer a professional development reimbursement program to eligible employees who attend job-related conferences and seminars which enhance our programs, mission, and administration. |
| How To Apply: | Application information: Interested candidates may complete and submit the Houston Christian Professional Application with the page 6 philosophy questions, a cover letter, and resume to hr@houstonchristian.org. Instructions and the application are accessible from the Employment page at www.houstonchristian.org. Resumes are not reviewed without the complete HC application. |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Linda Peterson |
| Email: | hr@houstonchristian.org |
| Address: | 2700 West Sam Houston Parkway North |
| City: | Houston |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 77043 |
| Phone: | (713) 547-4360 |
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