Choir Accompanist (Middle School and High School) bei Cedar Springs Public Schools

Cedar Springs Public Schools are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Choir Accompanist for the 2025-2026 school year.  We are excited to engage with quality candidates that are talented, friendly, and organized.

Qualifications

• Piano proficiency including the ability to sight read, play multiple part choral octavos; demonstrate musicality playing choral music accompaniment and at times improvise

Responsibilities

• Travel between the Middle School and High School buildings will be required (1 mile apart)
• The accompanist will be expected to play for all choir performances on the schedule for that year including:
• Fall, Winter, and/or Spring Concerts (evening)
• Other special assemblies - TBD (school day)
• Accompany choirs during daily rehearsals and at performances
• Run sectional rehearsals
• Lead warm ups in the absence of the teacher
• Rehearse with individuals or small group members for special performances
• Assist the teacher with daily routines including attendance, collection of forms or homework, grades, organizing and collecting music, making copies, etc
• Help set up, clean up, and organize the classroom daily for rehearsals

Administrative

• Assist the teacher with daily routines including attendance, collection of forms or homework, grades, organizing and collecting music, making copies, etc.
• Help set up, clean up, and organize the classroom daily for rehearsals

REPORTS TO:  Choir Teacher and Building Principals

START DATE:  Immediately

SALARY RANGE:   $22.82 - 24.93 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE: 5.6 hours per day, 7:25 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a 30-minute duty free lunch

WHO ARE WE?

Cedar Springs Public Schools is a Preschool through 12th-grade public school consisting of over 3,000 students and nearly 400 employees.  We are located within the city limits of Cedar Springs, Michigan in Kent County. Cedar Springs Public Schools is one of 20 member public school districts within the Kent Intermediate School District (KISD). We are unique in that our schools are all located within a single campus setting with the exception of the Middle School which is located 1 mile south of the main campus. The setting is secure, picturesque, and allows easy access for families participating in activities for more than one child.

Our exemplary educational system is a result of the collaborative efforts of parents, students, school and community. Together, we are providing opportunities for students to reach their full potential by providing a well-rounded educational experience. WE are RED HAWKS!

DISTRIBUTION: Internal / External

APPLICATIONS: Submit an application, cover letter and resume here.