Job description
Fort Smith, AR
The Institute for the Creative Arts is the first Performing & Visual Arts High School in Arkansas. As a charter school, it is funded by the state. Our mission is: Empowering students through an intensive arts and academic curriculum that prepares them for higher education, creative careers, and to become future leaders in the performing and visual arts industries.
ICA is seeking an exceptional educational leader to serve as the Director of the Contemporary Music Program in the Institute’s School of Music. This individual will lead a contemporary program that focuses on industry ready music styles such as jazz, pop, and rock that the 21st century student can build a career from. The music program will build upon a strong foundation of the basic elements of music.
The Institute opened its first year in the fall of 2024 in the new Center for the Creative Arts, a 40,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility that includes performance spaces and a recording studio located on a stunning 10-acre campus on Fort Smith’s beautiful Riverfront Drive. Students in grades 9-12 participate daily in a specific arts program.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience recruiting and teaching high school students. The candidate will have a background in leading band, jazz band, and other contemporary instrumental music ensembles. Excellent communication skills are a must to be able to network with the community and identify students for the program.
This individual will have the opportunity to collaborate with other ICA instructors to further develop the curriculum and collaborate on performances and events. He/She will shepherd a group of instructors in the School of Music to develop a premier program.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in music, masters a plus with emphasis in directing instrumental ensembles.
- Three years of teaching experience is preferred, particularly at the high school level
- Team builder, highly organized and possessing excellent customer service/communication skills
- Dynamic and energetic leadership qualities
- Ability to collaborate and involve community partners
- Ability to recruit and mentor students
- Must meet Arkansas Qualified Teacher Requirements
Responsibilities
- Lead/Teach instrumental ensembles.
- Prepare students for college and the industry
- Develop summer programs and camps
- Coordinate and collaborate with other music instructors
- Assist in recruiting instructors for the program
- Assist in developing the curriculum for the program
- Be responsible for parent engagement and recruitment and retention of students
How to apply
ICA is an equal opportunity employer
