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Walnut Hill School for the Arts seeks an adjunct voice instructor specializing in Musical Theater vocal technique for advanced high school students for the 2024-2025 academic year beginning in September 2024. 

Base qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance or Musical Theater, at least three years experience as a vocal instructor, and some professional performance credits as a singer/actor. Additional training and demonstrated mastery in Vocal Pedagogy strongly preferred. Ability to teach healthy vocal technique from belting to traditional golden-age vocalism is a must; excellence in Contemporary Commercial and Classical vocal styles are a plus. Must offer understanding and encouragement to busy, ambitious students, while helping them improve technical skill, discipline, preparation, artistry and confidence. 

Candidates should be excellent colleagues who teach and collaborate with enthusiasm and integrity. Lessons are generally conducted during school hours between 9am and 6pm Monday-Friday. Specific teaching days and hours will be scheduled at the start of each semester, based on both student and teacher availability, with the support of the department head. Candidate should be available to teach approximately 8 - 12 students, over 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities Include:

• Weekly Private Voice Lessons (50 minutes) for 8 - 12 students, depending on enrollment and teacher availability;
• Preparing students for auditions and performances on campus and beyond;
• Supporting specific role and repertoire preparation as assigned by their Arts Program faculty;
• Assigning appropriate repertoire in a range of vocal styles including classical, golden age, contemporary music theater, pop and other commercial styles, depending on students' needs, goals and interests; 
• Helping students maintain or achieve vocal health (injury prevention as well as rehabilitation practice), as well as being attuned to the general well-being of the student;
• Communicating regularly with Head of Voice and/or Program Director or Advisor about student progress or student concerns;
• Occasional voice faculty meetings and HR trainings (paid time);
• Showing student support by attending their performances whenever possible; and
• Participation in an end-of-year voice jury to provide constructive feedback to all students.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance or Musical Theater or equivalent experience;
• 3+ years teaching experience (independent or institutional);
• Demonstrated excellence as a vocalist and/or teacher, with expertise in young voices;
• Ability to work well with ambitious high school students and be attuned to their specific developmental needs;
• Must be well-versed in the specific skills required for singing various music styles healthily and authentically;
• Must have appropriate piano skills to support vocalizing and repertoire learning;
• Ability to teach students ranging in experience from beginner to advanced with equity - students of any level should expect to grow and improve with this instruction;
• Possess cultural competence in working with diverse populations; Willingness to participate in the School’s restorative practices; actively learn about and practice anti-racist work;
• Ability to balance the pursuit of excellence with compassion for each individual;
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community;
• Share an educational and artistic vision that aligns with the core principles of Walnut Hill;
• Positive attitude and passion for teaching and learning; toxicity such as competitiveness, or disparaging colleagues or students in the community or beyond, is not tolerated;
• Must be reliable and professional with ability to maintain a consistent weekly schedule throughout the semester and school year; and
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; clear and timely communication is required.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands include dexterity for department specific tools and equipment, and office machine and supply operation including but not limited to: writing, typing, using electronic devices, computer, phone, calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and printers. Ability and dexterity to practice and demonstrate your artistic discipline. Stooping, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and sitting or standing for extended periods of time are common. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly through language and physical demonstration required.

Rate of Pay:

• This is an hourly, adjunct position.
• Pay rate of $66.95 per lesson.
• Extras: free parking and free lunch and/or dinner when on campus

To Apply: Submit resume and cover letter through the Walnut Hill School for the Arts online Career Center.

Note: All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of state and federal background checks. Walnut Hill does not provide visa sponsorship.

About Walnut Hill School for the Arts

Walnut Hill School for the Arts, located in Natick, Massachusetts and 20 minutes from Boston, is an independent boarding and day high school offering a transformational educational experience designed for student artists in grades 9–post graduate. Walnut Hill combines a comprehensive college-preparatory academic curriculum with intensive, pre-professional artistic training in theatre, dance, music, visual art, and writing, film & media arts. Walnut Hill is committed to creating and enhancing an inclusive environment, and welcoming and celebrating a wide range of cultural, artistic, and educational backgrounds that compliments and supports our diverse community. Commitment to the school’s Core Values, of Community, Growth, Excellence, Creativity, and Respect are imperative to the success of all Walnut Hill faculty, staff, and administration members. All Walnut Hill faculty/staff are active and engaged members of the school community who are committed to collaborating and growing in their field, participating in school events, supporting students in their arts, supporting other faculty/staff members, and who have the ability to self-reflect on their own practice.

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