Elementary/Middle School Teacher of Music

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Start Date
11/02/2026
Valid Through
10/03/2026
Position Areas
Elementary

Description

Position: Teacher of Music
Elementary/Middle School
Effective Date(s):2026-2027 school year
Employment Terms:
 
  1. Tenure track position; full-time; eligible for health insurance benefits
  2. Position is associated with the terms and conditions of the negotiated Agreement between the Educational Association of Paramus (EAP) and the Board of Education.
Reports To:Principal and Supervisor of Visual and Performing Arts
Job Goal(s):

The Elementary/Middle School Music Teaching position includes teaching general music to students in grades pre-k to grade 4, and providing small group instruction to students involved in the 4th-grade band, orchestra, and choir programs. Additionally, two days per week will include teaching Grade 5-8 General Music within the middle school.

  1. Build a school and classroom culture in which students gain an interest in and appreciation for music and the arts
  2. Guide the learning process toward the achievement of established NJSLS and district curriculum goals and implement a variety of teaching and assessment techniques (including formative and summative) to ensure student achievement and engagement
  3. Collaborate regularly with the Pre-K-Grade 12 professional learning community to promote cohesiveness and unity within the program
Qualifications:

New Jersey Teacher of Music Certification

Experience directing ensembles preferred

Elementary and/or Middle School Music education preferred

Salary:Starting salary of $57,547.00 in accordance with collective bargaining agreement
Application:

Qualified individuals interested in this position are invited to apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/paramus/onlineapp/default.aspx  

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled prior to the closing date.

Requirements:1.New Jersey resident or willingness to relocate
 2. Controlled substance testing and successful completion of criminal history background checks are required of all applicants offered employment.
EvaluationPerformance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the
provisions of the Agreement between the Board of Education and the
Education Association of Paramus.
Click here to view job descriptions available on the district's website.
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Paramus Public Schools

145 Spring Valley Road , Paramus, NJ 07652
 

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145 Spring Valley Road , Paramus, NJ 07652