Instrumental Music Leave Replacement Teacher

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 5 months

Paid time off

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County seeks a Substitute Instrumental Music teacher for middle school grades 6–8. The assignment supports ongoing music instruction during a leave of absence and may vary in length.

Candidates must hold an NJ Teacher of Music certificate (Standard, CEAS, CE, or Provisional) and demonstrate proficiency on at least one instrument, with familiarity of 2020 Visual and Performing Arts Standards. Bilingual candidates a plus.

Qualifications

• NJ Teacher of Music (Standard, CEAS, CE, Provisional).
• Knowledge/experience with novice to intermediate band instruction.
• Advanced proficiency performing on at least one instrument.
• Knowledge of 2020 Visual and Performing Arts Standards (music ensembles).
• Knowledge of Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching (a plus).
• Bilingual (a plus).

Responsibilities

• Replacement for teachers on a leave of absence.
• Length of positions may vary.
• Successful clearance of criminal history.
• All Substitutes must be BOE approved.

Skills

Band instruction

Instrument proficiency

Music standards knowledge

Danielson framework knowledge

Bilingual (a plus)

Education

NJ Teacher of Music (Standard, CEAS, CE, Provisional)

Job description

Position Type: SECONDARY EDUCATION/Music - Instrumental

Date Posted: 11/4/2026

Location: Middle School

Closing Date: 11/18/2026

Teacher of Instrumental Music (Middle School Grades 6-8)

• Replacement for teachers on a leave of absence


• Length of positions may vary


• Successful clearance of criminal history


• All Substitutes must be BOE approved

Requirements:

• NJ Teacher of Music (Standard, CEAS, CE, Provisional)


• Knowledge/experience with providing novice to intermediate band instruction


• Advanced proficiency performing on at least one instrument


• Knowledge of 2020 Visual and Performing Arts Standards (particularly in the area of music ensembles)


• Knowledge of Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching (a plus)


• Bilingual (a plus)

Effective:

• 2026- 2027 School Year

Salary:

• Days 1-20 - $130.00 a day


• Day 21+ = $340.00 per day HTEA 26/27 STEP 1 BA Teacher Guide

Benefits:

• Leave replacement teachers receive benefits after 5 consecutive months of working (single health benefits)


• In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package: including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off.

AA/EEO

*In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), 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://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)