Music Teacher

Chapin School, Princeton NJ

About Chapin School
Chapin is a 200-student, age-three through eighth grade, co-educational school in Princeton, New Jersey. The school has an excellent academic reputation and an outstanding secondary school placement record.

Chapin School’s Mission
Chapin is dedicated to the belief that lifelong habits of the mind and heart are formed in the elementary and middle school years. Chapin provides a richly textured education that inspires academic achievement and builds strength of character. Within a diverse, caring, and supportive community, we prepare our students to meet the future with skill, confidence, determination, and generosity of spirit.

The Position

Chapin School is seeking a dedicated and dynamic music teacher to fill a full-time position. In addition to teaching PK-3 grade general music, this position includes leading school choirs and serving as Musical Director of the school musical. This position reports to the Assistant Head of School.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching general music classes to students PreK - 3rd Grade
• Directing Choirs in 4th - 8th Grade
• Coordinating and preparing students for Winter and Spring musical performances
• Serving as Musical Director for school musical, grades 5th - 8th
• Collaborating with homeroom and co-curricular teachers on multi-disciplinary projects

Qualifications:

• Three years experience working with students in PreK - 8th grade
• Background in vocal/choral music
• Strong keyboard skills
• Experience leading musical theater performances.
• Familiarity with implementing curriculum based on a variety of methodologies including Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze, and/or Music Learning Theory
• Ability to draw from diverse musical styles and traditions a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in music

Application Process

• Cover letter describing your interest in the position
• Resume
• List of five professional references

Send electronically in one email and separate pdf documents to:

 Karen Hepburn

Assistant to the Head of School

khepburn@chapinschool.org

Chapin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks a diverse and broad spectrum of qualified candidates.

About Chapin School

The Chapin School of Princeton New Jersey, a co-ed three-year-old through eighth grade school dedicated to the belief that lifelong habits of the mind and heart are formed in the elementary and middle school years. Chapin provides a richly textured education that inspires academic achievement and builds strength of character. Highlighting the five virtues of good character; Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Kindness, and Perseverance; these values are interwoven into the whole community at Chapin making it a warm and supportive community for all.

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