Vocal Music Teacher - Leave of Absence Opening

**Title:   Vocal Music Teacher - Leave of Absence Opening December 7, 2026 - March, 2027**

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**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.

Terms of Employment: Ten (10) months

**Application Procedure:**
Apply online

**Selection Procedure:**