Description
Instrumental Music Teacher
String Orchestra - Middle School
We are seeking a skilled music educator who can foster an inclusive, inspiring, student-centered environment; teach novice to intermediate musicians; and sustain the growth of an established orchestra program.
Required Certification: NJ Teacher of Music (CE, CEAS, Provisional, or Standard).
Qualifications:
- Deep understanding of the 2020 New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Visual and Performing Arts, with a specific focus on the Music Ensembles strand.
- Intentional integration of Universal Design for Learning principles and culturally responsive practices into instruction.
- Advanced proficiency in at least one instrument, ideally a string instrument.
- Demonstrated experience teaching novice to intermediate string instruments (violin, viola, cello, and double bass).
- Proven success with directing school concerts and community performances.
- Experience preparing students for and navigating participation in regional music festivals or adjudications.
- Active implementation of recruitment and retention strategies.
- Proficiency in managing an instrument inventory.
- Ability to perform instrument maintenance and minor repairs.
- Ability to travel between multiple school buildings if necessary.
- Familiarity with the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching ( a plus).
- Bilingual capability in Spanish ( a plus).
Effective: 2026- 2027 School Year
Salary:
- As per salary guide based on experience and earned degree level
- Minimum $67,958 - maximum $99,181
Benefits:
In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package:
including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off. Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program
Interested candidates with applications in our Applitrack System must specifically "apply" for this position.
AA/EEO
*In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM),
school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.
*Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)