Music Teacher - Elementary Instrumental

Position Type: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION/Music

Date Posted: 8/13/2026

Location: Elementary

Closing Date: 08/27/2026

We are seeking a skilled music educator who can foster an inclusive, inspiring, student-centered environment; teach instrumental (strings) music to novice musicians in grades 3 - 5; and sustain the growth of an established instrumental program.

• NJ Teacher of Music (Standard, CEAS, CE, Provisional).
  
  Preferred 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 performing on at least one instrument, ideally a string instrument.
• Demonstrated experience teaching novice to intermediate string instruments; experience teaching band instruments is a plus.
• Proven success with directing school concerts and community performances.
• Experience preparing students for participation in regional music festivals.
• Active implementation of recruitment and retention strategies.
• Capable of managing instrument inventory across multiple buildings and handling instrument maintenance and minor repairs.
• Ability to travel between multiple school buildings.
• Bilingual capability in Spanish is a plus.

School Year

• As per salary guide based on experience and earned degree level
• Minimum $67,958 - maximum $99,181

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.

In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).), 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://)