Camden Rockport Middle School
Chorus Teacher
Part Time Position (3/5 Time with Benefits)
Fall 2025 Opening
Position Summary
CRMS is looking for a part-time chorus teacher who loves working in a team-oriented environment, enjoys teaching young adolescents and is proficient in choral conducting and keyboard skills. The ideal candidate will be able to present musical concepts and vocal pedagogy in a sequential way by planning and implementing weekly lessons, sectionals, and running full group rehearsals that lead to biannual concerts. The position is Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9am-3:45pm and Tuesdays and Fridays 11:30am-3:45pm.
Responsibilities
- Create and implement a comprehensive choral curriculum that aligns with educational standards at a developmentally appropriate level.
- Lead weekly rehearsals, sectionals, and full group rehearsals.
- Teach musical concepts and vocal techniques aligned with best practices in choral pedagogy.
- Prepare students for concerts, festivals, and other public performances, including stage presence and concert etiquette.
- Collaborate with school and district teaching staff for musical events and programming.
- Attend staff meetings and professional development days.
- Maintain a positive and respectful classroom environment.
- Evaluate student progress and adapt instruction to meet student needs.
- Effectively communicate with students, peers, parents, and administrators.
Qualifications/Skills
- Knowledge of the diverse ways in which students learn and develop
- Ability to adapt lesson plans based on student needs within different learning groups
- Ability to engage with students, home, school, colleagues, and the community to support student learning and wellbeing
Requirements
- State of Maine teaching certification with Music K-12 (614) Endorsement required.
- Background check, including fingerprinting
Pay and Benefits
- Pay starts at $30,690.60 (0.6 FTE, step B -0) annually with possibility of increase based on experience, within the parameters of the applicable contract
- Health Insurance (including Vision), 60% of the Choice Plus Plan premium is paid by the District
- Dental Insurance (100% Employee paid)
- 9 Sick Days
- 2 Personal Days
- FSA
- Eligible to contribute to a 403(b) retirement plan
About Camden Rockport Middle School
Camden Rockport Middle School, housed in a beautiful new building, serves just under 400 students in grades 5 – 8 from the towns of Camden and Rockport. CRMS has been implementing a Project Based Learning model of curriculum and instruction and values students’ active engagement in the learning process.
About Camden Rockport School District
Camden Rockport Schools is an exceptional school district located in a scenic coastal community and provides a highly competitive salary and benefits package. As a district, we are committed to equity, excellence, the environment, and forward thinking. Our simple, but powerful mission drives our work – Be Kind. Work Hard. Keep Learning. We highly value our sense of place and surroundings which boast mountains, lakes, rivers, a ski hill, and the ocean.
Application deadline: When a suitable candidate is found.
Camden Rockport Schools
22 Knowlton Street
Camden, ME 04843
Phone: (207)236-3358
Fax: (207)236-7810
EOE
Please Note: Only complete and submitted Applitrack Applications will be reviewed for interview consideration. A complete application must consist of the Applitrack Application, cover letter & resume, copy of transcripts & certification, and the names of three current references.