Music, Drama & Instrumental Teacher (Leave Replacement)

Stuart Country Day School; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

403(b) retirement with match

Life insurance

Job summary

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton, New Jersey, invites applications for a Music, Drama & Instrumental Teacher (Leave Replacement) for Winter and Spring 2027. The successful candidate will teach general music to pre-school through 4th grade, drama to 1st through 4th grade, and direct stage and musical productions, while guiding Middle and Upper School instrumental ensembles.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in music or music education, have theatre experience, and

Qualifications

• Degree in music or music education.
• Experience in theatre.
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary settings.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and leadership practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach general music classes for pre-school through 4th grade.
• Teach drama classes for 1st through 4th grade.
• Direct, stage, and music-direct performances.
• Collaborate with Middle and Upper School instrumental ensembles.

Skills

Theatre experience

Collaborative

Inclusive teaching

Education

Degree in music or music education

Job description

Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart in Princeton, New Jersey, an independent, Catholic all-girls PS-12 Sacred Heart School is searching for a Music, Drama & Instrumental Teacher (Leave Replacement) for Winter and Spring 2027.

This position will teach general music classes from pre-school through 4th grade, drama classes from 1st through 4th grade, direct, stage, and musical direct, and work with the Middle and Upper School instrumental ensembles.

The ideal candidate has expertise in music education with experience in theatre, a passion for curricular innovation, a proven ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary setting, and a strong belief in all-girls education. An equal opportunity employer, Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart is looking for an anti-racist educator committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and who will demonstrate cross-cultural competency in their teaching and leadership practices. The school seeks candidates who can:

• Create an inclusive classroom/work environment.
• Use multicultural teaching/leadership methods, materials, and resources that reflect multiple perspectives.
• Engage in professional development opportunities to further develop inclusive teaching and leadership practices.

Skills & Requirements

The successful candidate will have a degree in music or in music education as well as experience in theatre. Candidates should have experience working with early childhood, elementary, and middle school students, instrumental ensembles, and the ability to work well with teams. Candidates who have experience in single-sex or faith-based schools are preferred. Stuart seeks a collaborator, effective communicator, and passionate educator for this role.

Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and a philosophy consistent with the mission and goals of the Sacred Heart.

The minimum hiring salary for this position is $1,184.18 per week. Compensation offered will be based upon a candidate's education, years of experience, skill set and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees which includes medical and prescriptions drug insurance, dental insurance, vision plan, 403(b) retirement savings plan with match, employer paid life insurance, AD&D, temporary disability benefits, long term disability benefits, tuition remission for students who attend Stuart, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, EAP, paid time off, free healthy lunch daily and professional development opportunities.