Cantare seeks to foster a diverse community of compassion and understanding across generational, cultural, and economic boundaries, through the beauty and power of choral music. Cantare’s Music Education Programs provide tuition-free choral music education to over 2,300 students weekly Oakland public schools.
Teaching
Cantare is seeking a dynamic, experienced leader and music educator to help lead our team of professional Teaching Artists. Teaching responsibilities include one or more of the following areas:
Grades 3rd-5th, during school hours, teaching classroom music education and/or short term, performance-oriented programs
Grades 3rd-5th, teaching weekly after-school choirs
Preschool (3-5 year-olds) during school hours
Grades TK-2nd newcomers/English Language Learners in Sing Together program, after-school hours (Spanish language preferred)
Summer Camp (2 weeks in June)
Directing choir, teaching musicianship classes for elementary students
Participate in planning and preparation of camp
Administrative Tasks
The Associate Director for Music Education is the liaison between Cantare and our partner schools and community based organizations.
Interfacing with school administration and staff
Negotiate yearly contracts based on shared strategic vision for educational growth, consistency and sustainability. Cantare administrative staff create contract documents and handle invoicing.
Supervision Teaching staff
Provide support and oversight for all classroom & Sing Together (newcomer) programs
Observe Teaching Artists in the classroom, provide feedback and annual reviews
Guides student evaluation process
Guides professional development for Teaching Artists
In collaboration with Director of Children’s & Youth Programs:
Prepare job descriptions, phone screenings, interviews for prospective Teaching Artists and make annual staffing assignments
Cantare internal administrative tasks
Contribute to Cantare’s strategic direction and planning for the music education program
Review budget documents to ensure accuracy
Qualifications:
Undergraduate or higher degree in music education, or equivalent experience
Experience in supervising/mentoring other teachers
A commitment to artistic and educational excellence
Experience teaching music from culturally diverse traditions and genres
Encouraging, compassionate, and effective classroom management skills
Alignment with Cantare’s mission of inclusivity
Experience working with students in under resourced communities a plus
Fluency in languages other than English a plus
Start Date: August 2026.
Compensation: $83,000-$88,000 annually
Reports to Director of Children’s and Youth Programs
Benefits
Paid sick leave and vacation time
Health, vision and dental benefits
Opportunity to contribute to Roth IRA
Visit www.cantareconvivo.org to learn more about our organization.
Successful candidates will need to pass a background check. Cantare is an equal opportunity employer
Interested applicants should send the following to Julie Haydon, Director of Children’s and Youth Programs at youthprograms@cantareconvivo.org.
Cover letter
Resume