Middle & Upper School Choral Teacher

The School
At Greens Farms Academy (GFA), students are empowered to do the hard, thrilling, essential work of shaping their own world, of building their own future. More than 700 PreK-12 students come from 23 towns in Fairfield and Westchester counties and form a joyful community that aspires to live by the school's motto, "Each for All." The school’s highly regarded academic program is built around small class sizes (average 15), mentoring partnerships with faculty (8:1 student-to-teacher ratio), and innovative programs designed to support students’ pursuit of inquiry. The faculty is characterized by its growth mindset, embracing innovation, exploring a range of student-centered approaches, and constantly seeking to better serve its students.

The GFA mission plays an essential role in school life: GFA engages students as partners in an innovative, inclusive, and globally-minded community to prepare them for lives of purpose. Faculty and staff have committed that language to memory, along with our core values -- passion, integrity, empathy, curiosity, excellence -- so as to better live out the spirit of those words.

The Position
GFA seeks a full-time Middle and Upper School Choral Teacher to begin in September of 2025. As a faculty member in the Performing Arts Department, the teacher will be responsible for taking the lead on the middle and upper school choral program, engendering student interest in and passion for music and the performing arts. They will conduct the middle and upper school choirs, serve as music director for the upper school musical, and oversee the upper school acapella groups. The position may include teaching music theory and electronic music classes in the upper school. The choral teacher will work closely with faculty and administrators to provide high-quality performing arts events in the school’s 18,000-square-f00t state-of-the-art Janet Hartwell Performing Arts Center.

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of choral techniques and skills, relevant teaching experience, a student-centered approach, and a passion for working with students. As with any independent school, GFA faculty are expected to chaperone class trips, perform typical day-to-day duties such as lunch, and engage fully in all school events that develop the student.  This position is expected to work extended evening and/or weekend hours to encompass the various performing arts productions and concerts.

For all positions, we look for candidates who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment; are flexible, creative, and adaptable; demonstrate a willingness to fully engage in the life of the school in and outside of the classroom; and are committed to fostering a culture of belonging for all students under our care.

Responsibilities

• Teach middle and upper school choir classes and ensembles, and upper school music classes
• Music Director for the upper school musical
• Oversee the upper school acapella groups
• Advise a group of students
• Extracurricular Duties: Faculty members chaperone trips and events and sometimes take on responsibility for advising clubs, community service activities, and other programs that enhance the educational experience of the students.

Location
Founded in 1925, GFA is situated on a former Vanderbilt estate in a scenic 44-acre waterfront campus located in Westport, CT.  GFA is a suburban school close to many transportation options and a five-minute walk from the Greens Farms Metro-North train station. The campus sits a half-hour south of New Haven and an hour north of New York City by car or commuter train.

Application
At GFA, we are committed to a policy of equal employment for all applicants. As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive school, we recruit and hire applicants with diverse backgrounds. Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume through this application form (you will need a Gmail account to upload your resume and cover letter in a single PDF file). Please address the cover letter to Sue Teyan, Associate Head of School.