Music Teacher

Paterson Public Schools; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Music Teacher for Dr. Frank Napier Jr. Academy of Technology, effective September 1, 2025. The ideal candidate will hold a New Jersey Teacher of Music certificate, have a background in working with elementary school students, and possess excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary school students.
• Knowledge of NJCCCS and New Jersey State Learning Standards.
• Ability to maintain accurate attendance records.

Responsibilities

• Teach music to elementary and middle school students.
• Maintain records and reports as per legal requirements.
• Collaborate with staff and maintain positive relationships.

Skills

Collaboration

Assessment Knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

New Jersey Teacher of Music certificate

Job description

Position Type:
ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHING/ Music

Date Posted:
6/13/2025

Location:
Dr. Frank Napier Jr. Academy of Technology

Date Available:
09/01/2025

Hold a New Jersey Teacher of Music certificate.

Knowledge of the NJCCCS and the New Jersey State Learning Standards

Experience working with elementary school students

Ability to collaborate effectively.

Knowledge of assessment and data analysis for instructional purpose.

Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and good moral character.

Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, with students, staff, administration, and the community.

Complete in a timely manner fashion all records and reports as required by law and regulations or requested by the Principal or Supervisor. Maintain accurate attendance records. Account for all funds collected from students.

Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the administration, instructional staff, students, parents, and representatives of resource agencies with the community.

Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

Pending Budget availability

All posting are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date or until filled

Effective Date(s): September 1, 2025

Staff Needed: One(1)Music Teacher

Qualifications:

• Hold a New Jersey Teacher of Music certificate.
• Knowledge of the NJCCCS and the New Jersey State Learning Standards
• Experience working with elementary school students
• Ability to collaborate effectively.
• Knowledge of assessment and data analysis for instructional purpose.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, integrity, and good moral character.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, with students, staff, administration, and the community.
• Complete in a timely manner fashion all records and reports as required by law and regulations or requested by the Principal or Supervisor. Maintain accurate attendance records. Account for all funds collected from students.
• Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the administration, instructional staff, students, parents, and representatives of resource agencies with the community.

Salary: As per negotiated contract
Initiator: Derwin Smith, Principal

• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending Budget availability
• All posting are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date or until filled