RIMEA - Job Center: Employment Opportunities

Description: Cranston Public Schools has two long term openings starting in January. One is elementary general music and the other is middle school band - no travel for either position.

If you are interested please apply at cpsed.schoolspring.com

Please contact Emily Johnson - ejohnson@cpsed.net with any questions
School/Organization: Cranston Public Schools
Location: Cranston, RI
Contact Person: Emily Johnson
Address: 899 Park Ave
EMail: ejohnson@cpsed.net
Telephone:
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Description: RI Phil Music School is seeking qualified applicants to join their Jazz/Rock Department as Guitar faculty. This is a part-time, hourly position. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years experience teaching private guitar lessons to middle and high school students. Experience with adults is desirable. Applicants must be able to commute to the Music School at 667 Waterman Ave. East Providence, RI and be authorized to work in the US.
School/Organization: RI Phil Music School
Location: East Providence, RI
Contact Person: Su D'Ambrosio
Address: 667 Waterman Ave. East Providence
EMail: sdambrosio@riphil.org
Telephone: 401-248-7015
Expiration: 12-15-2025

Description: The RI Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School (RIPO&MS) seeks a part-time Music Educator to deliver a general music curriculum through a community partnerships program at Sophia Academy.

The primary responsibility of the Music Educator is to provide thoughtful, meaningful instruction to 5th- 8th grade students at Sophia Academy in Providence, RI. Sophia Academy is an independent school for girls in grades 5-8 and provides a gender-specific, social justice based, rigorous middle school education that focuses on the academic and social growth of their students. The students reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of the City of Providence. Sophia Academy’s mission is to provide a springboard to empowerment and higher education for girls who live in economically disadvantaged communities.

To submit your application, please send your cover letter, resume, and references to:
Su D'Ambrosio, Director of Education at sdambrosio@riphil.org

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to building a diverse community of faculty and staff. LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and women are strongly encouraged to apply.


This part-time position includes teaching a pre-existing curriculum in four (4) classes per week at Sophia Academy. The Music Educator will deliver a comprehensive general music curriculum that is appropriate for Sophia Academy’s students and mirrors their mission and core values. This will include:

• 5th Grade General Music: Link Up Curriculum (includes recorder instruction)
• 6th Grade Music Appreciation: Percussion and Ethnomusicology-focused curriculum
• 7th and 8th Grade Instrumental Music: Resources include ukulele, piano/keyboard, voice, and percussion

In addition to teaching classroom music, the Music Educator is expected to:
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Develop and deliver one performance per year
• Document student progress through assessments
• Complete report cards for each student in the second and third trimesters
• Attend special events, including the annual Link Up field trip and scheduled guest musician visits

Schedule
• Four (4) instruction hours per week for approximately 22 weeks between December 2024 and May 2025
• Day of the week is flexible, but ideally all classes will happen on one day
• Weekly Staff Meetings at Sophia Academy
• 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM on Wednesdays
• Planning time is compensated up to 1.5 hours per week. Hours are submitted weekly.

The ideal candidate is:
• A kind, warm, experienced music educator who is dependable and cares deeply for nurturing students from areas with limited resources.
• An advocate for arts education and access for all
• Comfortable working with middle-school-aged girls
• Flexible and adaptive in your teaching practice
• Familiar with best practices in gender-specific education
• Experienced in teaching students from richly diverse communities
• Experienced in culturally relevant practices
• Committed to engaging, supporting and teaching the whole child
• Open to receiving and implementing feedback from multiple sources

Essential Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in music (Education and/or Performance) or similar degree
• 2+ years classroom teaching experience
• Legally authorized to work in the US for the next two years
• Experience with curriculum development/implementation
• Able to reliably provide transportation to and from Sophia Academy in Providence, RI and the RI Philharmonic Music School offices in East Providence, RI
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (other music software skills a plus)
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are a plus

School/Organization: RI Phil Music School/Sophia Academy
Location: Providence, RI
Contact Person: Su D'Ambrosio
Address: 667 Waterman Ave. East Providence, RI
EMail: sdambrosio@riphil.org
Telephone: 401-248-7015
Expiration: 10-24-2025

Description:
Ivy Music Academy, established in 2012, is a premier music school in the Greater Boston area. We provide music lessons in Norfolk and surrounding towns, including Millis, Medfield, Franklin, Medway, Walpole, Norwood, Sherborn, Wrentham, Foxboro, and Holliston.

We are seeking a Voice and Piano instructor to join our team immediately, as we have students awaiting teachers.

**Interested applicants should:**
* Have a Bachelor's Degree in Music (preferably a Performance or Music Education Degree)
* Be responsible, organized, patient, and upbeat
* Previous teaching experience is a plus

We offer very competitive pay, based on experience, with private lessons ranging from $44 to $46 per hour.

**Additionally, we provide the following benefits for instructors:**
* Guaranteed teaching hours and a steady schedule
* Weekly payments
* Gas stipends ($10 or more per week)
* Paid student cancellations

Interested applicants, please email your resume, a brief description of yourself, and your contact information. We will contact qualified candidates for interviews.

For more information about our school, please visit www.ivymusicacademy.com
School/Organization: Ivy Music Academy
Location: Norfolk, MA
Contact Person: Vaska Stoinov
Address: 175 Main Street Norfolk 02056, MA
EMail: ivymusicacademy@gmail.com
Telephone: Office: 781-647-5390
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Description:
Students: Serious musical theater students
Lesson Structure: 30-minute private voice lessons, weekly
Pay: $30 per half-hour lesson
Schedule: We work with your availability
Studio: Beautiful, professional vocal studio provided
Administrative Support: Students are scheduled through our office

This is a great opportunity for a passionate voice teacher to work with motivated, talented students in a supportive environment.

School/Organization: On Stage Academy of Performing Arts
Location: Fall River, MA
Contact Person: Linda Mercer-Botelho
Address: 3770 N Main St, Fall River, MA 02720
EMail: lindaonstage@aol.com
Telephone: 508-642-0238
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Description: Employment Type: Part-time. 15 to 20 hours per week combined onsite/off site.

Job Summary: The Minister of Music will support the mission of the congregation by co-creating worship that is inspiring, transformative, intergenerational, and fun—inviting everyone to encounter the Sacred. The Minister of Music will direct the adult choir and adult chimers, coordinate with the Prime Time Chimers director, and engage people of all ages and stages in opportunities for making and appreciating sacred music together. The Minister of Music will provide accompaniment on the piano and/or organ for congregational worship and for the choir/soloists. In all facets of their ministry, the Minister of Music will collaborate with the Pastor and Worship Team in accordance with our Open and Affirming covenant and to practice extravagant welcome. Woodridge also seeks to support and encourage the vision and interests of our future Minister of Music. Schedule, outside of Sunday mornings and rehearsals, is flexible in agreement with the pastor.

Ideal Candidate: An individual with excellent interpersonal skills, a compassionate heart, and an enthusiasm for deepening our walk with God through music and art. The ideal candidate would be committed to intergenerational efforts, embrace multicultural music and genres, and be open to innovation and community partnerships. They will also be proficient at both piano and organ. At Woodridge, we seek participation over perfection and are hoping to find a minister of music who would sustain and expand opportunities for engagement across all ages and skill levels. Our congregation includes several instrumentalists who find participating in worship deeply meaningful.
Musically, we blend a love for traditional hymnody with an eagerness to learn new songs and hear new voices. The ideal candidate would help stretch us beyond what is comfortable and familiar, while appreciating the significance of memory and music. There is a lot of talent, both visible and hidden, at Woodridge and we look forward to making music with you!

About Woodridge: Woodridge Congregational Church is an open and affirming church welcoming everyone no matter where they are on life’s journey. We are passionate about God’s word, our community, and social justice issues. When you enter Woodridge, you can feel the fellowship, faith, and community. We believe our most important work happens after Sunday morning worship, in our day-to-day lives. The community at Woodridge can’t be described but can only be felt; seldom do we have a visitor who leaves and doesn’t return. Woodridge has one service on Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. The choir has approximately 6-8 members – a warm, enthusiastic group that rehearses one evening (historically Thursdays) and Sunday mornings before worship. We have two chimes groups–Prime Time Chimers (PTC) and the Woodridge Chimers. PTC is an intergenerational ensemble of developing musicians directed by a lay person. Our Woodridge Chimers have been directed by our Minister of Music and is a more advanced group that rehearses at 6:30 PM on Thursday nights. In addition, candidates should be aware that a current member of our congregation is an organist and can substitute when available. Our organ features 13 ranks built by the Wicks Organ Company. Woodridge owns a set of Suzuki chimes that covers 4.5 octaves.

Salary: Salary negotiable commensurate with qualifications and experience. Up to $20,000. Four weeks paid vacation.

Primary Responsibilities:

I. Worship leadership:
A. Oversee and coordinate all aspects of the church’s musical worship experiences, including Sunday services, weddings, funerals, memorial services,special occasion concerts, and special services which currently include Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Christmas Eve.
B. Play piano and/or organ for weekly worship, conduct choir, instrumental ensembles (currently chimes)
C. Collaborate with the pastor to create meaningful and engaging worship experiences
D. Select music for preludes, anthems, and postludes as appropriate to the Christian calendar to accent the themes of worship and in consultation with the Pastor.
E. Work with the office administrator to provide inserts/music for the bulletin as necessary.
II. Music education:
A. Incorporate music education into rehearsals for all ages, children, youth, and adults
B. Engage children and youth in age-specific and intergenerational opportunities with an eye to developmentally appropriate faith formation III. Mentoring and music ministry development:
A. Foster a vibrant and inclusive music ministry that reflects the church’s mission, vision and values
B. Lead rehearsals for musicians and choirs as well as coordinating with worship participants
C. Help choir members to develop their own musicianship
D. Maintain healthy rapport among choir singers and musicians
E. Develop musical ministry and choir opportunities outside of the church
F. Maintain connections between the music ministry and the broader community through community outreach
G. Develop relationships with other church musicians, local musicians and musical organizations
H. Respond to the requests and needs of choir members
I. Pursue professional development IV. Administrative duties:
A. In collaboration with the Worship Team, manage the church’s music budget and resources
B. Maintain the church’s music library and supervise the maintenance of church’s instruments and audio equipment
C. Coordinate with staff, worship team, choir members, and volunteers to ensure smooth operation of the music ministry
D. Attend collaboration meetings with Pastor (weekly to bi-weekly) and Worship Team Meetings (Monthly, virtually). E. Arrange for substitutes in your absence
Qualifications
● Education: Bachelor’s degree in music or a related field preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
● Experience: Proven experience in leading and directing choral and instrumental ensembles.
● Skills: Strong skills in both vocal and instrumental music, organ and keyboard. Proficiency in guitar or other instruments is a plus. A strong familiarity with both hymnody and the modern praise music genre is preferred.
● Communication: Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
● Independent Action: Ability to work independently and exercise proper judgment. Refers challenges to Pastor, Worship Team, or Pastoral and Staff Committee
● Spiritual qualifications: Deep commitment to God in alignment with the UCC’s theology and mission
Additional considerations:
● Worship styles: Familiarity with a variety of musical styles, including traditional and contemporary
● Technology: Familiarity with notation software.
● Physical Requirements: Lift up to 20 pounds. Ability to sit for up to an hour at a time. Dexterity of feet and hands
Application Instructions:
Applications should be emailed to woodridgeuccsearchcommittee@gmail.com and include cover letter, resume, as well as names and phone numbers of three references, including at least one professional reference. The interview process will include a demonstration of musical proficiency.





School/Organization: Woodridge Congregational Church
Location: Cranston, RI
Contact Person: Martha Ryan
Address: 401-623-9192
EMail: woodridgeuccsearchcommittee@gmail.com
Telephone: 401-623-9192
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Description:
Slatersville Congregational Church in North Smithfield, RI is seeking a Music Director.

We are seeking a talented and creative individual who will play a pivotal role in our worship services. We are seeking someone who brings a fresh approach to our music program with diverse music styles while also honoring our cherished traditional music. This individual will work with the Minister and Worship Team to enhance our worship services through music, leading our choir and soloists, working with the children of the church and providing accompaniment and special music.

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School/Organization: Slatersville Congregational Church
Location: North Smithfield, RI
Contact Person:
Address: 25 Greene St, Slatersville, RI 02876
EMail: music.director.position25@gmail.com
Telephone:
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Description:
Mount Saint Charles Academy is renowned for the quality of its band programs at the middle and high school levels, as well as symphonic wind ensemble, jazz band and string ensemble. It also offers hand bell and steel drum instruction. Mount seeks an inspiring music director/teacher for students in grades 6-12 helping students grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences including concerts, festivals, competitions, and public performances.

Music Teacher

Utilizes repertoire of all types of music, including traditional and contemporary that are appropriate for the ages and skill levels of students.

Provides opportunities for music ensembles and music ministry

Plans, rehearses, and directs students and organizes and produces at least three musical programs for school and community

Plans a balanced music program, and organizes daily class time so that preparation, rehearsal and instruction can be accomplished within the allotted time.

Develops and refines music curriculum based on appropriate standards of creating, performing, and responding.

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment during practice, group rehearsals, and music performances.

Evaluates each student’s musical growth and contribution to the performance of the group that allows everyone to contribute.

Maintains care/responsibility for school-owned music, musical instruments, and equipment to prevent loss or abuse.

Prepares a program which accommodates the musical needs of beginner and advanced instrumental/vocal students, grades six through twelve.

Provides individual and small group instruction in order to meet the needs of music students.

Music Director

Cooperation with administration in providing musical programs for special school events or school masses.

Manages inventory and maintenance of all music, uniforms and materials owned by the Music Department.

Orders music, instruments, equipment and additional materials
Administers the department budget in conjunction with the Principal

At the beginning of the school year, informs all students and parents of dates for concerts, parades and activities for the upcoming school year.

Is responsible for proper supervision of students at concerts or other music related assemblies.

Is responsible for organizing and preparing students for the following state-run activities such as All State, Solo & Ensemble, or other festivals/parades.

Is responsible for requesting all transportation for the Music Department through the transportation coordinator
Researches possible teachers, performers, conductors or composers to be guests or part of annual concerts in order to enhance the educational experience for students.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY AT
http://bit.ly/MSCapplication

School/Organization: Mount Saint Charles Academy
Location: Woonsocket, RI
Contact Person: Jessie Butash
Address: 800 Logee St, Woonsocket, RI 02895
EMail: humanresources@mtstcharles.org
Telephone: 401-769-0310 x. 102
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Description: Criteria: BA Degree
Must be flexible and able to work with pupils of all ages, ages 3 to Grade 8. The ideal candidate is someone that is comfortable working in a Christian environment and able to direct our Choir to sing at all school Masses. The candidate needs to be well-organized and able to balance being prepared to teach multiple classes per day while also being responsible for sharing in our after-school services including the After-Care program.

Must be flexible and committed to fostering a love of music in children through engaging, age-appropriate instruction.

Key Responsibilities:
*Plan and deliver music instruction for students in Pre-K through 8th grade.
*Introduce students to basic music concepts, rhythm, melody, and instruments.
*Lead classroom singing, movement activities, and simple performances.
*Prepare students for seasonal concerts or school events.
*Collaborate with classroom teachers and school staff to support a cross-curricular approach.
*Create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

School/Organization: St. Rose of Lima School
Location: Warwick, RI
Contact Person: Kim Izzi - Principal
Address:
EMail: kizzi@saintroseschool.com
Telephone:
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