MBS Leave Replacement Choral Director 

2026-2027 Academic Year

MBS seeks an experienced Upper and Middle School choral director (leave replacement) to join the Performing Arts Department. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of passion, innovation, and creativity that inspires students in grades 6-12. The School values individuals that are collaborative and committed to student-centered instruction and life-long learning.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate superior content knowledge
• Encourage a culture of mutual respect and equitable practice
• Teach Upper School and Middle School chorus classes 
• Prepare students for annual choral performances 
• Produce the Upper School play and musical productions
• Direct the Middle School musical
• Exhibit knowledge of student cognitive development and various learning styles
• Communicate effectively with students and families about classroom activities and student progress
• Showcase student work within the community
• Scaffold instructional activities that facilitate engaging and appropriate learning opportunities
• Be available to work some evenings and weekends when required

Responsibilities:

• Teach 5 classes
• Act as an advisor
• Support the School's activities program
• Rotate through supervisory duties, such as detention, dismissal, study hall, etc.

Salary Range:

• The expected annual salary range for this position is $60,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.  Please note that this is a temporary position and does not include MBS benefits.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. Masters preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience.
• Professional alignment with the mission and values of MBS.

How to apply:

• Interested candidates should email the following items, consolidated as a PDF document, to employment@mbs.net: a cover letter, a resume, and a list of at least two professional references. 

About Morristown Beard School

Unwavering in its 130-year commitment to developing the potential of all students, Morristown Beard School proudly seeks to harmonize academic rigor with moral and ethical development, guiding students towards a life of balance and authentic learning. An independent, coeducational day school, MBS serves students from more than 85 communities and nine counties in northern New Jersey. Students at MBS learn from expert, supportive teachers in classes that are small, welcoming, and challenging. Total school enrollment averages around 600 (Upper School~450 students; Middle School~150 students).

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