Middle School Choir Assistant

TCA was founded on the purpose of educating and developing the whole person for the glory of God, we integrate faith with learning because we believe God created us in His image to be lovers and learners of Him, of our neighbors and of all creation. Our students are challenged academically through rigorous curriculum in 21st century classrooms. We are dedicated to preparing our students to pursue higher education at the country's most prestigious and challenging colleges and universities. Through a combination of called and caring teachers, low student turnover and active family involvement, the TCA experience is one of community. Families, faculty and students develop long-standing relationships built on a pursuit of excellence in every area and a shared commitment to Jesus Christ. Trinity Christian Academy is looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable employee to join our community who meets the following criteria:

• Has a desire to work in a private, Christian, independent, conservative, evangelical college preparatory school
• Must be a spiritually mature and sensitive individual who is active in their local Christian church whose beliefs are in alignment with TCA’s Mission Statement and understands, supports and carries out the mission, philosophy, passion and core values of Trinity Christian Academy and is committed to seeing these Biblical truths become a reality in the lives of our students
• Exhibits the highest Christian virtue and personal decorum, serving as a Christian role model (1 Timothy 4:12) both in and out of school (Luke 6:40) and as an example to parents and fellow employees in judgment, dignity, respect, and Christian living
• Has a passion for their areas of specialty, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with parents, alumni and our TCA community

We are looking for a dedicated Christ follower to be the Middle School Choir Assistant. This is a part-time position (20 hours per week) for the 2025-2026 school year. The Performing Arts Departments at TCA allow students to pursue their creative passions and develop the talents and skills of each student while creating art that glorifies God and blesses those who experience it. You will play an integral part as you assist the Middle School Choir Director in teaching students music reading and performance skills.

General Responsibilities

• Accompany choir rehearsals and performances by playing piano 
• Lead sectional rehearsals
• Assist with warm-ups by critically listening for tuning, diction and intonation
• Conduct the choirs when needed
• Chaperone trips and organize parent chaperone groups
• Assist in management of student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook
• Assist Middle School Choir Director with scheduling rehearsals, communication, ordering, and budget tracking
• Demonstrate the fruits of the spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) in daily work, and interactions with colleagues and others

Required Education, Experience and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Music or Music Education
• Experience in teaching voice and singing in choirs
• Proficient as a pianist to accompany choirs or run a sectional rehearsal
• Experience or interest in classical education and traditional pedagogy
• Basic understanding of sight reading with ability to lead sectionals and classes as needed
• Experience in teaching Middle School students is strongly preferred
• Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal; able to effectively communicate with large and small groups of students, colleagues and parents
• Have a willing heart for service (Ephesians 6:7)
• Agree with and support TCA’s Doctrinal, Biblical and Mission statements and Christian values

Physical, Mental and Environmental Requirements

• Normal physical demands of teaching (including, but not limited to, standing, reaching, stooping, squatting down, kneeling, and occasional lifting)
• Must be able to give, receive and analyze information, prepare written materials and input information into a computer
• Must be able to effectively communicate with colleagues, students and parents, answering questions in a professional and friendly manner
• Willing to partner with parents to provide an exceptional education academically, spiritually and socially; committed to educate and develop the whole person for the glory of God

Job Details

The intent of this posting is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

If you have applied for a position at TCA within the last 12 months, please contact Dina Brown and ask to have that application submitted for the new position that you are interested in. We encourage you to send a cover letter for the new position, as well as updated references and employment history, if applicable. Depending on the new position that you are applying for, we may have additional application questions that you will need to answer. If so, Dina will contact you.