Position Title: Music Program Director
Start Date: August 2027
Contract Type: Yearly; 10-month
School Type: Boarding
Inspire student musicians, spark creativity, and bring our community together through music and performance.
Why Join Us
St. Mark’s School seeks an imaginative, energetic, and collaborative musician-educator to teach, strengthen music programming, and bring our community together through performance. We welcome candidates who can engage experienced musicians and inspire students who may not yet see themselves as musicians.
A full-time member of the Arts Department reporting to the Department Head, the Music Program Director will collaborate with arts colleagues and the Chaplains to support a vibrant musical culture and the School’s Episcopal tradition. Like all faculty, they will participate fully in residential school life through teaching, advising, and residential life responsibilities.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with Arts Department colleagues to strengthen music offerings, expand participation, and contribute to a shared vision for the arts aligned with the School’s mission and strategic priorities.
- Teach academic courses in music and/or ensembles annually, with offerings shaped by your musical expertise and student interests (previous offerings include Choir, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Music Theory, & Music Studio).
- Organize concerts, recitals, visiting artist programs, and informal performances and support student-led music-making.
- Mentor student musicians and support participation in District, All-State, and other external opportunities.
- Partner with the Chaplains to strengthen community singing and student participation in Chapel, providing musical leadership and inclusive repertoire for regular services and special traditions, including Lessons and Carols.
- Oversee the private lesson program, supervise the Music Administrative Assistant and part-time music professionals, and manage the budget, instruments, equipment, facilities, scheduling, and performance logistics.
- Partner with Admission, Advancement, and Communications to showcase student musicians and strengthen recruitment and community engagement.
- Work with Auxiliary Programs to explore appropriate facility rental opportunities and coordinate necessary logistics.
- Advise students, contribute to residential life, and fulfill other responsibilities associated with teaching at a residential school.
- Fulfill the equivalent of two seasons of co-curricular responsibilities, with assignments based on the candidate’s interests and expertise and the School’s needs. Opportunities may include leading signature music events such as the WICK A Cappella Festival or Cutler Jazz Festival, advising a cappella groups, supporting musical theater productions, or coaching athletics.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome expertise in vocal or choral music, jazz, instrumental ensembles, keyboards or organ, music production, songwriting, or music theory. Candidates should bring depth in one or more areas and the versatility to support a broad music program.
- A bachelor’s degree; advanced study in music or a related field is preferred.
- Accomplished musicianship and success teaching and mentoring adolescents from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience directing ensembles and organizing performances or music programs.
- Strong organizational and collaborative skills, with the ability to expand participation and manage program operations; supervisory experience is preferred.
- A commitment to inclusive teaching, professional growth, and full participation in boarding school life.
Why You’ll Love It Here
Join a close-knit community with opportunities to develop engaging courses and make a meaningful impact beyond the classroom. Benefits include housing, meals, health coverage, tuition remission, and access to campus facilities.
Salary Range:
$43,500-$85,000, commensurate with experience and educational background.
About St. Mark’s
St. Mark’s School is a coeducational boarding high school of approximately 375 students in Southborough, Massachusetts, 22 miles west of Boston. Since 1865, St. Mark’s has prioritized deep curiosity, character formation, and community.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Apply through the St. Mark’s School Faculty Employment page.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree
- Advanced study in music or a related field
- Accomplished musicianship
- Experience teaching and mentoring adolescents from diverse backgrounds
- Experience directing ensembles and organizing performances or music programs
- Strong organizational and collaborative skills
- Ability to expand participation and manage program operations
- Supervisory experience
- Commitment to inclusive teaching and professional growth
- Willingness to participate fully in boarding school life
What We Do
St. Mark's School is a coeducational, independent boarding and day school located in Southborough, Massachusetts. Founded over 150 years ago, it provides a rigorous academic environment for students, challenging them in the academic arena, on the athletic field, and within a supportive, family-based community. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and serves a diverse student population from around the world.
