Music Director

SAR Academy, a warm, spiritually engaged and vibrant Modern Orthodox school seeks a passionate and skilled Music Director with experience integrating shira with Torah and balancing the richness of traditional nigunim with modern Israeli and Jewish music.

We are looking for a candidate who can:

Work with students from 1st through 5th grade, creating engaging, developmentally appropriate, and positive musical experiencesDemonstrate strong familiarity with nusach, minhagim, and a range of Jewish and general musicTeach and guide students in areas such as Ta’amei HaMikra, music fundamentals, and ensemble workServe as a dugma ishit, fostering a love of music and helping students connect with Hashem through tefila and songMusically lead and elevate school-wide programs and special events, including Rosh Chodesh, Yom HaZikaron, Yom Ha’atzmaut, and other significant eventsEngage meaningfully with children, families, and the broader kehilla, promoting a positive classroom and school culture

Qualifications:

Familiarity with Dalcroze and Orff methodologies preferred

About SAR:

SAR Academy is a Modern Orthodox co-educational nursery through grade 8 day school located in Riverdale, NY. We are dedicated to the belief that every child possesses a divine spark, has unique worth as an individual and should be encouraged to achieve according to his or her ability. Our warm environment promotes confidence, creativity and enthusiasm for learning. In our approach to academics, we nurture students to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of both Torah and Secular studies.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Salary is commensurate with experience.