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Supervisor : Executive Artistic Director. The Associate Artistic Director (AAD) is a leadership role within the artistic branch of SSCC. The. Executive Artistic Director, the AAD will also be responsible for artistic leadership and direction. ● Participate in the ensemble and assist with the Encore Choral Retreat for adult. ● Partner with SSCC’s Executive Artistic Director to design professional

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Job Title:  Associate Artistic Director
Supervisor : Executive Artistic Director
Supervises : Part-time artistic team for K-6th grade choirs
FLSA Status : Full-Time
The South Shore Children’s Chorus (SSCC) is committed to creating a diverse environment. We
are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and unequivocally support racial equality, racial
justice and racial equity. SSCC is committed to building a diverse staff that reflects and
represents our diverse student and family population, and encourages applications from
candidates of color, women, and members of the LGTBQ+ community.
Position Overview:
The mission of the South Shore Children’s Chorus is to provide quality musical education and
vocal training to students living in the South Shore, MA communities and beyond. SSCC keeps
the development and well-being of our students as our top priority and aims to create a safe
space and loving community for choristers to learn, to grow, and to find their own voice. SSCC
welcomes singers in grades K-12 and is passionate about offering the experience of learning to
use their voice to any child, regardless of financial situation or prior experience.
The Associate Artistic Director (AAD) is a leadership role within the artistic branch of SSCC. The
AAD is a choral education professional who will teach multiple K-6th grade classes per week
(Upbeat and Amplify choirs), assist with 7th-12th grade ensembles (Dynamic and Resonate
choirs), and teach at our summer programs. The AAD will provide leadership for our passionate
artistic team as well as engage in educational outreach with local schools. With support from the
Executive Artistic Director, the AAD will also be responsible for artistic leadership and direction
of the organization, including curriculum planning, logistics planning, and recruitment.
The SSCC artistic team is a tight-knit group of music educators who laugh together and
passionately share the joy of music with one other. They are committed to the personal
development and growth of the SSCC student community. The Associate Artistic Director will be
an integral part of this community and work in tandem with the SSCC artistic team to foster a
collaborative, inclusive, focused and high-quality music education environment.
The ideal candidate must be a champion of SSCC’s mission to serve students from all musical
backgrounds and experiences. SSCC is completely audition-free and achieves high quality
music-making by providing a supportive and enriching environment that maximizes student
abilities. Students in the program have varied levels of experience and it is expected that all
members of the SSCC artistic team be equipped with educational strategies to effectively
balance classes and integrate all experience levels.
Anticipated Start Date : June 15, 2024
Duties & Responsibilities
Teaching & Conducting (55%):
● Teach core program classes for choirs grades K-2 and grades 3-6 five days per
week from mid-September to mid-May (currently after school hours on Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sundays)
● Assist with core program classes for choirs grades 7-12 in support of the
Executive Artistic Director
● Teach and lead at all core program All-Together rehearsals (currently once per
month on a Sunday)
● Participate in the ensemble and assist with the Encore Choral Retreat for adult
singers (age 18+) each summer (currently in June)
● Teach and assist with SSCC’s Summer Programming and Find Your Voice Arts
Leadership programming (currently in July and August)
● Attend all special events, including dress rehearsals and concerts
● Required availability for teaching in various locations across the South Shore, MA
(currently Quincy, Hanover, Bridgewater, and Sharon)
Leadership & Direction (20%)
● Establish excellent working relationships with the SSCC artistic and
administrative teams
● Schedule, coordinate, and lead focused and collaborative monthly meetings with
the Upbeat & Amplify artistic teams, respectively
● Provide support for teachers, including creative and positive problem solving to
achieve class effectiveness
● Foster a positive and uplifting environment for artistic staff by engaging creatively
and encouraging high quality teaching, personal improvement and a growth
mindset
● Attend weekly staff meetings with artistic and administrative leaders
● Engage in the local community to identify opportunities for SSCC to integrate with
like-minded organizations
● Partner with SSCC’s Executive Artistic Director to design professional
development opportunities for local teachers and plan an SSCC all-staff summer
retreat
● Represent SSCC at one or more national or regional conference per year
sponsored by ACDA, Chorus America, NAFME, etc.
Planning & Curriculum Development (15%)
● Work in collaboration with Upbeat and Amplify artistic teams to select appropriate,
engaging, and tuneful repertoire for core program Winter and Spring Concerts
● Work in collaboration with the Upbeat & Amplify artistic teams to align
repertoire-based curricula for musicianship classes, games, and activities
● Align teaching lesson plans to create a standard week-to-week experience
across locations and teachers, while allowing for flexibility and unique teaching
styles
Logistics, Recruitment & Retention, & Educational Outreach (10%)
● Lead concert logistics planning for Upbeat and Amplify in tandem with
administrative and concert operations team
● Lead the creation of seating charts and standing positions for Upbeat and Amplify
● Develop recruitment and retention efforts for K-6th graders
● Create ways for teachers to share positive feedback with parents about their child
in a standard, yet individualized way
● Engage in school visits and grant opportunities to partner with local school and
community music programs
Schedule
● September-May, Core Program (5 teaching days per week, after school weeknights and
Sunday)
● Regular WFH and in-person office hours (TBD)
● Weekly and monthly staff meetings, hybrid & in person (TBD)
● June Encore Retreat
● July SSCC Summer Programming
● July/August Find Your Voice & Staff Retreat
Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Certifications):
SSCC recognizes that the right fit for this position may have many, but not all of the qualifications
below. We encourage passionate and interested candidates to apply even if the qualifications
listed below are not exactly met.
● Bachelor’s degree required
● 5+ years elementary/choral teaching experience
● Expertise in elementary music curricula (Kodály, Orff, etc…)
● Leadership experience including staff supervision
● Professional singing experience
● Piano proficiency a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
● Creative educator with a growth mindset is a must
● Student-first mindset with a high level of cultural competency to partner with our
diverse range of families is a must
● Strong interpersonal skills required
● Outstanding organizational skills required
● Creative problem solving skills required
● Strong sense of humor and willingness to be a team player in tandem with the
SSCC artistic team
● Outstanding verbal communication skills, including the ability to be clear and
concise
● Friendly and passionate demeanor with fellow staff, families, and singers
● Reliable, timely, and collaborative
Preferred Qualifications:
● State-approved certified teacher credential
● Interest in growing with the organization and long-term commitment to advancing
the mission of SSCC
● Connections to and passionate about the South Shore communities of MA
● Experience working with not-for-profit and/or mission-focused organizations
● Bilingual a plus
Apply by  April 1, 2024.  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. To apply,
please email the following materials to Angela Card, SSCC Board of Directors Vice
President (development@sscchorus.org).
● Letter of Intent & Teaching Philosophy Statement
● Current resume listing 3 professional references
● 3-5 minute classroom teaching video with a music class or singers in the age range of
K-6th grade. Please no performance footage.
● One letter of recommendation
Compensation :
This is a full time position at $55,000-$65,000 salary per year. A health insurance stipend is
available if needed. Other benefits include:
● Hybrid schedule including both in-person and work from home hours
● Organization-wide dark weeks
● Professional membership fees covered (ACDA, NAFME, etc)
● Travel opportunities to conferences
● Structured, unlimited paid time off (PTO)

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