Music Leave Replacement Teacher (K-5)

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 5 consecutive months

Medical/vision/dental insurance, PTO

Job summary

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp. is seeking a K-5 General Music educator to foster an inclusive, student-centered environment. The role supports foundational music literacy and artistic expression while encouraging critical thinking and communication.

The position serves as a replacement for teachers on leave, with varying lengths across elementary campuses and requires strong classroom management, UDL implementation, and Spanish language capability to engage diverse learners.

Qualifications

• NJ Teacher of Music certification (Standard, Provisional, CEAS or CE) required.
• Deep knowledge of NJ Visual and Performing Arts standards, General Music strand.
• Ability to apply Universal Design for Learning and culturally responsive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Direct school concerts and community performances.
• Coordinate instructional schedules across multiple elementary buildings.
• Integrate varied music technologies to engage diverse learners.
• Support active, participatory instruction in a mobile classroom setup.

Skills

UDL principles

Culturally responsive

Classroom management

Music technology

Concert direction

Education

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

Job description

Position Type: ELEMENTARY EDUCATION/Art

Date Posted: 8/13/2026

Location: Elementary

Closing Date: 08/27/2026

LTR General Music (K-5)

We are seeking a skilled K-5 general music educator to foster an inclusive, engaging, student-centered environment designed to cultivate foundational music literacy and artistic expression through critical thinking and communication.

Positions available at elementary schools

• Replacement for teachers on a leave of absence
• Length of positions may vary

Requirements:

• NJ Teacher of Music (Standard, Provisional, CEAS, CE).
• Deep understanding of the 2020 New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Visual and Performing Arts, with a specific focus on the General Music strand.
• Intentional integration of Universal Design for Learning principles and culturally responsive practices into instruction.
• Effective classroom management strategies tailored to an active, participatory environment.
• Skill in utilizing varied music technologies and interactive tools to support and engage diverse learners.
• Capacity to successfully direct school concerts and community performances.
• Ability to manage instructional schedules and professional responsibilities seamlessly across multiple assigned school buildings while adapting to distinct campus cultures.
• Flexibility, organization, and resourcefulness necessary to maintain high instructional momentum when pushing into general education classrooms with a mobile setup.
• Basic to fluent Spanish capability.
• Successful clearance of criminal history
• All Substitutes must be BOE approved

Effective:

• 2026-2027 School Year

Salary:

• Days 1-20 - $130.00 a day
• Day 21+ = $367.00 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.
• 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)