Music Teacher/Band Director

Manchester Township School District; Whiting (NJ); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Manchester Township School District in Whiting, NJ seeks a Music/Band Teacher for an anticipated opening at Whiting Elementary School. The role involves planning engaging music instruction aligned with the district curriculum and supervising extracurricular activities.

The ideal candidate holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Instructional Certificate with the appropriate music endorsement, and will collaborate with building staff to support student learning and performance opportunities.

Formación

• NJ Instructional Certificate with appropriate endorsement for music.

Responsabilidades

• Remains abreast of current developments and interpretations in teaching methodology.
• Motivates students to master designated subject matter.
• Plans lessons that meet the needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom.
• Assists in curriculum development and selection of instructional materials.
• Instructs and coaches extracurricular activities.
• Supervises student behavior in hallways, cafeteria and school grounds.

Educación

New Jersey Instructional Certificate (eligible for endorsement)

Descripción del empleo

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Music - Instrumental
• Date Posted: 10/22/2026
• Location: Whiting Elementary School
• Date Available: 1/1/2027
• Closing Date: 11/1/2026

Title: Music/Band Teacher ~ Anticipated Opening

Qualifications: Holds, or is eligible for, a New Jersey Instructional Certificate, with the appropriate teaching endorsement.

Reports to: Building principal or other appropriately certificated superior as designated by the Superintendent.

Job Goal

To instruct assigned students in designated subject matter area (s) in accordance with the course of study, curriculum or guides approved by the Board of Education.

Performance Responsibilities

• Remains abreast of current developments and interpretations of subject matter in assigned area (s).
• Remains abreast of current developments and interpretations in teaching methodology.
• Motivates students to master designated subject matter.
• Plans lessons that meet the needs, interests and abilities of the students.
• Endeavors to create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists, as required.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
• Assists in curriculum development and in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Instructs, advises, coaches, supervises, and/or directs extracurricular activities.
• Supervises behavior in the hallways, lunchroom, and on school grounds for the safety and well‑being of students, personnel and visitors.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.
• Performs other duties which may be within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned by his/her superior (s) under the authority of the Board of Education.