Elementary/Middle School Teacher of Music

Paramus Public Schools; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tenure track

Job summary

Paramus Public Schools in Paramus, NJ, seeks a Teacher of Music for elementary and middle school grades. The role includes general music for pre-K to grade 4 and two days weekly of Grade 5–8 General Music in the middle school, starting in the 2026-2027 year.

This tenure-track, full-time position offers health insurance benefits. Certification in New Jersey Music Education is required, with preference for directing ensembles. Relocation or NJ resident required; background checks are mandatory.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Teacher of Music Certification.
• Elementary and/or Middle School Music education preferred.
• Experience directing ensembles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach general music to students in pre-K to grade 4, and provide small group instruction to students in the 4th-grade band, orchestra, and choir programs.
• Two days per week will include teaching Grade 5-8 General Music within the middle school.
• Build a school and classroom culture that fosters interest in music and the arts.

Skills

Music instruction

Ensemble direction

Collaboration

Education

New Jersey Teacher of Music Certification

Job description

Position Type

Elementary School Teaching/Music

Date Posted

9/1/2026

Location

Elementary School

Date Available

11/02/2026

Closing Date

10/02/2026

Position:

Teacher of Music

Elementary/Middle School

Effective Date(s)

2026-2027 school year

Employment Terms

• Tenure track position; full-time; eligible for health insurance benefits
• Position is associated with the terms and conditions of the negotiated Agreement between the Educational Association of Paramus (EAP) and the Board of Education.

Reports To

Principal and Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts

Job Goal(s)

The Elementary/Middle School Music Teaching position includes teaching general music to students in grades pre-k to grade 4, and providing small group instruction to students involved in the 4th-grade band, orchestra, and choir programs. Additionally, two days per week will include teaching Grade 5-8 General Music within the middle school.

• Build a school and classroom culture in which students gain an interest in and appreciation for music and the arts
• Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established NJSLS and district curriculum goals and implement a variety of teaching and assessment techniques (including formative and summative) to ensure student achievement and engagement
• Collaborate regularly with the Pre-K-Grade 12 professional learning community to promote cohesiveness and unity within the program

Qualifications

New Jersey Teacher of Music Certification

Experience Directing Ensembles Preferred

Elementary and/or Middle School Music education preferred

Salary

Starting salary of $57,547.00 in accordance with collective bargaining agreement

Requirements

1.New Jersey resident or willingness to relocate

• Controlled substance testing and successful completion of criminal history background checks are required of all applicants offered employment.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement between the Board of Education and the Education Association of Paramus.

AA/EOE