JOB DESCRIPTION / OVERVIEW

Brooklyn Youth Chorus seeks Part-Time Voice Teachers with experience teaching young singers (ages 7+) across varying levels of experience and vocal development. Voice teachers will teach private weekly voice lessons for students ages 7+ ranging from 30 to 60 minutes. Lessons take place weekday afternoons, after school (3:30-7:30pm), and on Saturdays (9:30am-4pm) in person at Brooklyn Youth Chorus headquarters. Number of weekly work hours is flexible and depends on student demand and teacher availability. This position reports directly to the Director of Program Operations and will run from September 2025 to June 2026 with the possibility to be renewed for summer sessions (June-August) and future seasons.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Variable. After school hours during the week and Saturdays available.

SALARY/RATE OF PAY

Starting at $64/hour

Qualifications (required skills):

• Demonstrated expertise in applied voice science and vocal health including: parameters of registration, vowel resonance, and breath management, with an emphasis on head register development for treble singers as well as voice change navigation. 

• Well versed in vocal pedagogy for classical technique and comfortable teaching CCM styles.

• Willingness to learn and align with Founder and Artistic Director, Dianne Berkun Menaker’s, trademarked Cross-Choral Training pedagogy, with the intent to provide a unified approach to vocal teaching at Brooklyn Youth Chorus across private lessons and choral rehearsals. 

• Belief in the mission and core values of Brooklyn Youth Chorus

• Experience working with young people from diverse backgrounds 

APPLICATION

Please send a resume, cover letter, a recorded lesson with a young person that demonstrates the pedagogical approaches outlined in the job description, and at least two professional references to resume@brooklynyouthchorus.org.  Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. Qualified candidates will be invited to teach a demo lesson. No calls, please. EOE.

EQUITY & INCLUSION

Brooklyn Youth Chorus is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas including artistic and education programs and recruitment of choristers, volunteers, staff, and its Board of Trustees.

We stand for absolute respect for each individual; an appreciation and understanding of the broad spectrum of all our differences be they cultural, racial, religious, socio-economic, or based on sexual identity, gender, physical or intellectual ability; and the ability to experience bonds of friendship through the joy of music. We celebrate open-mindedness and critical thinking, and seek to create opportunities for students to explore and embrace these important values together. We recognize that a diverse community is an asset that must be continually cared for, preserved, and enhanced, with constant attention, for the benefit of all its members.