Assistant Director of Performing Arts

• Secondary

Position summary:

Conwell-Egan Catholic High School seeks a creative, adaptive, and highly-organized
individual to work alongside the Fine Arts Staff and be the director and coordinator for the
school’s instrumental music program. The Assistant Director of Performing Arts will report
directly to the Director of Performing Arts with performance evaluations done in
collaboration with the President and Principal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Performing Arts to create and manage the school’s
performing arts calendar, and specifically be on site to coordinate and facilitate
events involving the instrumental music program.
• Recruit students to participate in instrumental ensembles.
• Teach H. Instrumental Music Course
• Teach 1:1 instrumental lessons to students enrolled in instrumental music courses.
• Adequately prepare interested students for auditions for All Catholic Instrumental
ensembles.
• Develop and expand the school’s extracurricular instrumental music offerings,
including but not limited to Jazz Band, Drum Line, and Pep Band.
• Assist the Director of Performing Arts in securing musicians for the school’s pit
orchestra. Adequately prepare student musicians who are playing in the pit.
• Advise Director of Performing Arts on coordination of marketing and advertising for
school artistic events, especially those pertaining to instrumental music.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute summer camps for instrumental music for current
and prospective students.
• Work closely with the Fine Arts Chair and the Director of Performing Arts regarding
all aspects of the Performing Arts
• Other tasks, as assigned by the President and Principal.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university in Music or Education
• Prior teaching experience preferred
• Prior performance experience preferred

The Archdiocese offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with
experience and education.

Those interested in the position should send their cover letter, resume, and transcripts to Mr.
Matthew Fischer, President, at mfischer@conwell-egan.org.
The deadline for application is May 29, 2026.
The anticipated start date for this position July 6, 2026.

Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants. PA required clearances, Safe
Environment clearances, and official transcripts will be required before employment can
begin. The Office of Catholic Education may waive qualifications relating to experience and
education if such a waiver is warranted by other considerations.
PA required clearances and Safe Environment Certification and official transcripts will be
required before employment can begin.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties
and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title 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.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and
Catholic teachings. For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to
adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions. In the
event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic
doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the
employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of
employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any
other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the
Archdiocese.

Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace
is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can
raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in
any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including
termination of employment.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is
committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you
are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please
contact the Office of Catholic Education at 215-587-3700.