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Upper and Middle School Choral Teacher, 2025-2026 Academic Year
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
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Upper and Middle School Choral Teacher, 2025-2026 Academic Year

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy

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Posted:
April 14, 2025
Location:
Suffolk, Virginia
Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Level:
Experienced
Required Education:
4 Year Degree

Join Our Team as a Choral Director!

About Nansemond-Suffolk Academy:
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy (NSA) is a vibrant, independent, college-preparatory day school serving students from age 2 through Grade 12. With approximately 900 students and 180 faculty and staff across two campuses, we are committed to providing a dynamic and supportive learning environment. NSA is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools.

The Opportunity:
We are seeking a passionate and talented Choral Director to lead our Middle and Upper School choral program. NSA’s choral program has a stellar reputation in the Hampton Roads region, and we are excited to welcome a dynamic individual who will continue to inspire and elevate our students’ musical talents. As an independent school, we offer the freedom to shape the program while staying true to our mission. This is an incredible opportunity to work with dedicated students, collaborate with a supportive faculty, and foster a lifelong love of music in a student-centered environment.

What You’ll Do:

  • Direct and lead Middle and Upper School choral performances, including concerts and ensembles.
  • Plan and organize choral experiences for students that enhance their musical and personal growth.
  • Prepare students for exciting events such as concerts, adjudications, and special performances.
  • Work with students to audition for District, Regional, and State events.
  • Collaborate on school productions, adding dynamic choral elements to performances.
  • Communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators to build a strong choral community.
  • Promote NSA’s choral program through school communications and public relations efforts.
  • Plan and coordinate all choral events on the school calendar.
  • Help celebrate student achievements at the end-of-year choral celebration.
  • Maintain a welcoming and supportive environment where students can thrive.
  • Be actively involved in the NSA community and participate in school events.
  • Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the school’s mission.

What You Bring:

Education & Experience:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Music Education with an emphasis on Choral Music.
  • A valid teaching certificate in Music Education is preferred.
  • Experience teaching and directing choral music.
  • Prior experience as a Choral Director is preferred but not required.

Skills & Qualities:

  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
  • A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment.
  • Professionalism and enthusiasm for music education.
  • Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
  • Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Suite (Blackbaud experience is a plus!).

Why You’ll Love NSA:
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy offers competitive salaries and benefits, including health, retirement, disability, and life insurance. But beyond that, you’ll be joining a school where students are inspired to explore their passions and empowered to make a difference in the world. Our community is welcoming, innovative, and committed to excellence in education.

How to Apply:

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit the following to Angie Thompson, Director of Finance and Accounting, at athompson@nsacademy.org:

  • Completed NSA employment application (available online)
  • Resume with references
  • Cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications

Salary commensurate with experience.

Come be a part of a school where music and creativity thrive!

At Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, students are engaged in personal growth, inspired to discover their passion and empowered to make a difference in the world.

About Nansemond-Suffolk Academy
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is an independent, non-profit, coeducational, college-preparatory day school, which offers an academic program to approximately 800 students encompassing pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Governed by a Board of Trustees, the Academy seeks to admit students who are prepared to enter an academically challenging educational environment. To prepare students for success in a pluralistic society, the Academy pursues diversity as a component of a selective enrollment process. The City of Suffolk, Virginia, located twenty miles from Norfolk and thirty-five miles from Virginia Beach, retains the charm of tidewater community living while offering easy access to urban and ocean-resort attractions.Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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