92NY School Engagement in the Arts brings arts residencies, performances, and learning experiences to thousands of K-12 students and educators across New York City each year.

We are seeking an experienced choral educator to lead a high school choral residency at a Manhattan public high school. The role focuses on vocal technique, musicianship, ensemble singing, artistic expression, and performance preparation.

The choral educator will build a welcoming choir culture, select varied repertoire, and prepare students for midyear and end-of-year performances. Candidates should be comfortable adapting instruction for students with a range of learning needs and collaborating with 92NY staff, school administrators, and the school music department.

• Plan and lead weekly high school choral residency sessions in partnership with 92NY and school staff.
• Conduct rehearsals that build vocal technique, musicianship, ensemble skills, confidence, and performance readiness.
• Teach healthy vocal technique, listening skills, part-singing, musical expression, and collaborative ensemble practice.
• Select and prepare varied choral repertoire appropriate to students’ experience levels.
• Prepare students for midyear, end-of-year, or other school/community performances.
• Adapt instruction in collaboration with school staff to support students with diverse learning needs.
• Communicate consistently with 92NY staff, school administrators, music faculty, and school partners.
• Participate in required trainings, planning meetings, rehearsals, performances, and professional development.
• Arrive prepared for each residency and manage music, materials, and rehearsal needs.
• Complete required program documentation, including photos, attendance records, student testimonials, or other materials requested by 92NY.

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Choral Conducting, or a related field required.
• 3-5 years of experience teaching choral music in public schools or comparable educational settings.
• Experience working with high school students strongly preferred.
• Experience directing school, youth, community, or other choral ensembles and preparing students for performance.
• Strong knowledge of vocal pedagogy, healthy vocal technique, choral conducting, and varied choral repertoire.
• Ability to create a positive rehearsal environment that supports musical growth, participation, discipline, and ensemble collaboration.
• Experience adapting instruction for students with disabilities and diverse learning needs.
• Strong classroom management, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Keyboard skills preferred.
• Current fingerprint clearance through the New York City and New York State Departments of Education preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency and/or experience working with multilingual learners preferred.

Applicants should be available for professional development and planning meetings with 92NY staff in September/October 2026. Teaching takes place during regular school hours, 8:00 AM-2:30 PM, with occasional after-school hours, 2:30-5:00 PM, from October 2026-May 2027.

Residency sessions typically consist of 45-minute class periods. Schedules are determined by school assignment.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should forward a resume and a cover letter.

Due to a high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact those applicants whose experience most aligns with the position profile.

Compensation

$113 per class session.

Additional compensation is provided for curriculum meetings with 92NY staff, event attendance, and planning meetings with school partners.