Bachelor's Degree in Music Education, Choral Conducting, or a related field.
Experience directing choirs and teaching vocal music.
Specific Experience:
Minimum Certifications/Licenses:
Must have a valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate prior to hire or must provide the equivalent from another state and update certificate to Louisiana, no later than seven (7) days before the effective hire date.
Master's degree in Music or Music Education
3 or more years of classroom teaching experience; experience working with university partnerships or mentoring pre-service teachers.
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Special Instructions:
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Posting Date:
March 30, 2026
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
June 29, 2026
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Job Posting Title:
University Laboratory School Secondary Choir Instructor or Teaching Associate 3
Position Type:
Other Academic
Department:
LSU System ULS - Middle School (Rob Lyles (00004955) (Inherited))
Work Location:
0106 Lab High School
Pay Grade:
Job Description:
University Laboratory School
Secondary Choir Instructor or Teaching Associate 3
The University Laboratory School was founded in 1915 as a model demonstration school to provide/serve as: an exemplary education for its students; a model educational environment; a center for educational innovation and research; professional development opportunities for the state's educators; clinical teaching experiences for pre-service teachers.
The Choir Director co-leads the vocal music program for students in a K-12 laboratory school located on a major university campus. The director develops students' vocal technique, musicianship, and ensemble skills while fostering a lifelong appreciation for choral music. As part of a laboratory school environment, the director models effective teaching practices and may collaborate with university faculty and pre-service teachers.
85% Planning, Teaching, & Classroom Management:
Teach choir classes and vocal music instruction across K-12 grade levels; Develop a sequential choral curriculum that builds vocal technique, music literacy, and ensemble performance skills; Direct school choirs and prepare students for concerts, school events, community performances, and district, regional, and national honor choir competitions; Select appropriate repertoire for varied grade levels and abilities; Collaborate with other fine arts faculty on performances and school arts programming; Support a positive and inclusive rehearsal environment that encourages student participation and growth; Maintain choral library, music resources, and performance materials.
10% Service & Professional Development:
Participate and present in workshops, conferences, and other learning initiatives, in order to stay updated on effective teaching practices, cutting-edge research, and innovation in the field of education; Attend all required professional development, faculty meetings, and other in-service activities; Attend other school-related events as necessary; Consistent enforcement of expectations communicated by the University Laboratory School Administration, including written school/university policies and procedures.
5% Other:
Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor and/or school leadership; Complete all mandatory employee training, certificates and/or professional licensures as required; Complete annual review of all school handbooks and other necessary documents, policies, and procedures.