Music Teacher

Orchestra Educator

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, and ensemble performance skills. Music literacy, expression, and musicianship are also important.

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.

Requirements include a NJ Teaching Certificate for Music (Limited CE, CE, CEAS, Provisional or Standard), endorsement 2100, criminal history background check, and proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Responsibilities include coordinating classroom tasks as outlined by the building principal, working 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, developing lesson plans and instructional materials, providing individualized and small group instruction, monitoring students' academic progress and personal growth, effectively communicating standards and progress with parents, maintaining productive relationships with parents and other staff members, maintaining records of students' educational and behavioral progress, establishing and maintaining standards of student behavior, planning class activities and lesson presentations, maintaining professional competence, participating in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees, and other school system groups, and making effective use of community engagement.

Compensation is as per HEA Contract. Mandatory orientation is scheduled for the last week of August.