Kent Place School is seeking an inspiring and collaborative Primary School Music Teacher to join our vibrant performing arts department. The successful candidate will be an experienced educator with a strong background in curriculum design, choral leadership, and teaching young singers. We seek a teacher who inspires a lifelong love of music, values community, and actively contributes to a collegial, mission-driven faculty culture.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching grades 1-5 music classes, implementing a comprehensive, sequential program of music instruction to Grades 1-5 that is aligned with best practices in music education
• Cultivating joyful, developmentally appropriate music experiences that build musical literacy, creativity, and confidence
• Leading a strong primary choral program
• Teaching healthy vocal technique and foundational musicianship to young students
• Preparing students for performances, assemblies, and community events.

Skills

• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development. 
• Strong choral conducting skills and experience working with children’s voices.
• Proficient piano skills for classroom instruction and rehearsals

Collaboration and School Community

• Enthusiasm for supporting the Performing Arts Department initiatives and participating in community events.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues to support interdisciplinary connections and the broader life of the school
• Experience leading activities that broaden student participation in music and performing arts.
• Ability to perform primary school duties. 

Kent Place School is an equal opportunity employer. We seek candidates who support the development of a school community that is culturally competent and a working environment that is affirming and inclusive, where each member feels safe and valued, as described in our Belonging Statement.

Required and Preferred Background

• A bachelor’s degree in Music, or a related field is required.
• A master’s degree in Music Education, a related field, or Education/Teaching is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of prior teaching experience, preferably with Primary School-aged children).

About Kent Place School

Kent Place School is an all-girls independent non-sectarian K-12 day school, with a coeducational preschool, in Summit, New Jersey.

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