High School Music Teacher 25-26 SY

University Academy Charter High School; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

University Academy Charter High School is seeking a dedicated High School Music Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. The ideal candidate will teach various music formats and create an engaging, supportive environment for all students. Candidates must possess NJ Teacher of Music certification and experience in classroom management.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a valid NJ Teacher of Music certification.
• Experience in Music Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 5-6 periods of Music to 9-12 grade students.
• Design engaging lessons in a student-centered environment.
• Facilitate a positive learning environment.

Skills

Music Appreciation

Teaching

Classroom Management

Education

NJ Teacher of Music certification

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Teach 5-6 46-minute periods of Music Appreciation, Instrumental Music, and Choir to classes of no more than 20 9-12 grade students. Design and implement engaging, interactive lessons that expose students to a wide range of music genres, knowledge, and skills. Create positive and student-centered learning environment which facilitates the completion of goals and objectives particular to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

Classes are capped at 20 students per class to enable teachers to give students individual attention, effectively differentiate instruction, and use data to track student progress. Students have 1-1 Chromebooks and teachers are expected to regularly incorporate technology into instruction. Limited tuition remission available for masters-level graduate courses at New Jersey City University.

Candidates must hold a valid NJ Teacher of Music certification to be considered. Out-of-state candidates must have already initiated the reciprocity process with the NJDOE and submit verification of their application status before an interview will be scheduled.

Prospective candidates who have not yet applied for NJ certification can do so here: https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/. Please do not apply until your application for NJ certification is fully submitted and under review by the NJDOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
  
  

License/Certification

• NJ Teacher of Music CE/AS or Standard Certification (Required)
  
  

Work Location: In person

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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