Welcome to the Hoboken Public School District! Please find below an exciting opportunity for a prospective or current educator to join the Hoboken Public School District family!
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This opportunity would include the following requirements and qualifications:

Hoboken Public Schools is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic strings educator or string musician to be responsible for teaching violin and cello as part of the school day curriculum to students in 6th-12th grade. Candidates should have prior experience teaching and playing the violin and cello. Candidates should be able to guide students from beginning to advanced skill levels in sight-reading new music, analyzing instrumentation, leading group rehearsals of approximately 20 students per class, demonstrating bowings, phrasing, correct fingerings, shifting, posture and technique.  The candidate should also have experience in selecting songs to teach and prepare ensembles at each level for Spring and Winter District concerts.  Candidates will also be responsible for implementing Pre-AP Music lessons weekly to students in grades 6-8, following the CollegeBoard Pre-AP Music Curriculum.

• NJ Teaching Certificate for Music (Limited CE, CE,  CEAS, Provisional or Standard); Endorsment 2100 or NJ Substitute Certificate
• Prior experience teaching strings to students
• Ability to teach instrumental is required
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of effective teaching methods and developmentally appropriate classroom activities
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Criminal history background check
• Proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status

Responsibilities

• Coordinate classroom tasks as outlined by the building principal
• Work to achieve the New Jersey Learning Standards and district educational goals and objectives by promoting active learning in the classroom using board-adopted curriculum and other appropriate learning activities
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, and provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student
• Set specific objectives wherever possible in lesson preparation and weekly lesson plans; and carry through presentation to effectively achieve these objectives
• Monitor students' academic progress and personal growth toward stated objectives of instruction and behavioral improvement plans. Effectively communicate standards and progress with parents regularly
• Maintain productive relationships with parents and other staff members
• Maintain records of students' educational and behavioral progress in the On Course system and summarize as appropriate
• Identify pupil needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and resolving learning problems
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a classroom climate conducive to learning
• Plan class activities and lesson presentations that are age-appropriate for the class and meet the individual needs, interests and ability levels of all students
• Maintain professional competence and pursue continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities
• Participate in school-level planning, faculty meetings/committees, and other school system groups
• Make effective use of community engagement

Compensation:As per HEA Contract

Mandatory Orientation: Last Week of August