Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts – Half Day Department Head – Music

The Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Half-Day Program, an award-winning public magnet school, is seeking a Department Head for Music to lead, supervise, and guide the music department. The position is 30 hours per week, M-Th, ten months per year and a total of 155 days. The Department Head serves as an educational leader and liaison to the Music faculty, responsible for creating, facilitating, and managing the curriculum within their department. The Department Head monitors the execution of procedures to ensure that all students are supervised and challenged in a safe, just, creative, and rigorous learning environment. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for scheduling staff and students, supervising and evaluating Music faculty, monitoring curriculum, recruiting, and auditioning students in cooperation with fellow department heads, and monitoring facilities needs and budget. The Music department focuses on: Music theory, vocal and instrumental performance, jazz, and modern repertoire. Minimum requirements include a BA/BFA (in Music). Expertise in music, teaching experience at high school level, and administrative experience are required.

For more information and to apply by September 18, visit: crec.org/careers