Position Summary

The Instructor of Voice and Theory is the primary teacher responsible for grade classes of the boy choristers (3rd through 8th grades). Under the direction of the Choirmaster, they develop and implement the curriculum necessary for the success of the choir program, working both with Grace Cathedral and with Cathedral School for Boys.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, teach, and evaluate students in grade classes (Monday-Friday, around 3 classes per day)

• Develop necessary handouts, activities, and other classroom materials

• Attend and assist in morning full-group rehearsals, and Thursday Evensong services

• Collaborate with Music Team to refine curriculum, evaluate students, monitor the efficacy of the program, and make placement decisions regarding probationary choristers

• Communicate with parents of students both formally (through progress reports, report cards, and conferences) and informally (through emails and phone calls as needed)

• Represent the Music Department at Cathedral School for Boys faculty meetings

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Music Education or related field

• Experience with vocal pedagogy (including both young and changing voices), moveable-do solfege and Curwin hand signs, the Kodály method, and choral techniques

• Ability and enthusiasm to work with various grade levels in an all-boys environment, adjusting classroom techniques to fit differing ages and learning styles

• Basic keyboard skills (giving pitches, accurately playing a melody)

• Knowledge of English and Latin diction (any other languages a plus), and familiarity with the International Phonetic Alphabet

• Be qualified to work in the United States, and pass a criminal background check

Position Details

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: Commensurate with education & experience

Benefits: see below

To Apply

Email a resume and cover letter to ofcmusic@gracecathedral.org with “Instructor of Voice & Theory” as the subject line. Please also include the names and contact details for three (3) personal/professional references, and their relationship to you.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes 100% premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and 100% for dependents; a retirement plan with a 5% employer contribution and up to 4% employer match; 15 days of paid vacation and 12 days of paid sick time in the first year; and 14 paid holidays a year – including your birthday!

Working at Grace Cathedral

Grace Cathedral is San Francisco’s Episcopal cathedral for everyone – a place of inclusive community, worship and spiritual practice, social justice, music and the arts, yoga and more. We actively work to advance racial, gender and LGBTQ+ justice, environmental stewardship, citizen awareness, support for seniors, and an end to gun violence.

You may know Grace Cathedral as a glorious house of prayer and healing for all people, a magnificent architectural treasure and a venue for inspired and provocative cultural and arts exhibits and performances. But Grace Cathedral is also a great place to work!

Our mission is re-imagining church with courage, joy and wonder

We celebrate diversity, are committed to anti-racism and seek job candidates who will bring their unique experience to enrich our culture and organization.

For this position, it is not required to belong to or practice a particular faith in order to work here, but everyone on our team is expected to be aligned with the vision, mission and values of Grace Cathedral and contribute to achieving its strategic goals.