Music Teacher

Position Overview

Music Teacher 26/27 – Job

• Position Type:
  Districtwide Teaching and Support
• Date Posted: 6/12/2026
• Location:
  
  District
• Date Available:
  
  September 2026

Hoboken Public Schools is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and student-centered orchestra educator to teach violin and cello for students in grades 6–12.

Candidates should possess strong performance and instructional experience on both violin and cello and be able to guide students from the beginning stages of instrumental study through intermediate and advanced ensemble participation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging instruction through both small-group lessons and large ensemble rehearsals, while fostering students' musical growth, confidence, and appreciation for the performing arts.

Instruction should include the development of fundamental string techniques such as:

• Instrument care and maintenance
• Proper posture and playing position
• Finger placement and intonation
• Bow hold and bowing techniques
• Pizzicato (plucking) and arco (bowing) performance
• Tone production and articulation
• Reading standard music notation
• Rhythm and counting skills
• Music literacy, expression, and musicianship

Additionally, candidates with experience in choral music, vocal ensembles, musical direction, accompanying, or related performing arts disciplines are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience directing school musicals, coordinating pit orchestras, preparing student performers for public performances, or collaborating across performing arts programs is considered a plus.

• NJ Teaching Certificate for Music (Limited CE, CE, CEAS, Provisional or Standard);
  Endorsment 2100
• Criminal history background check
• Proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status

• Coordinate classroom tasks as outlined by the building principal
• Work to achieve the New Jersey Learning Standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum and other appropriate learning activities
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Set specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans; and carry through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives
• Monitor students' academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction and behavioral improvement plans. Effectively communicate standards and progress with parents regularly
• Maintain productive relationships with parents and other staff members
• Maintain records of students' educational and behavioral progress in the On Course system and summarize as appropriate
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems
  
  Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning
• Plan class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all students
• Maintain professional competence and pursue continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities
• Participate in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees, and other school system groups
• Make effective use of community engagement

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