MS Chorus

Overview: Dwight-Englewood School, the largest independent school in Bergen County, NJ, and a growing, vibrant, and diverse learning community in the New York City metro area, is seeking to fill a Middle School Music teaching position. We seek an energetic, curious teacher who wants to inspire students to learn more about themselves and the world around them.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Actively support the Mission of the School and put that vision into daily practice.

• Teach two sections of 6th grade Music class which meet for three periods per week

• Teach one section of 7th & 8th grade Show Choir, which meets two to three periods per week

• Teach one section of Middle School Chorus, which meets twice a week

• Manage extracurricular music lessons with adjunct faculty

• Ability to provide keyboard accompaniment when needed

• Attend departmental and/or divisional meetings as assigned.

• Collaborate closely with Upper and Lower School Music faculty to support the creation of a vertically aligned curriculum.

• Prepare and organize multiple performances throughout the year to showcase student progress and talent.

Desired Qualities:

The ideal candidate will offer most or all of the following qualities as well as the qualifications that follow:

• A love of working with middle school students.

• A personality that is approachable, encouraging, and positive.

• A love of music and sharing it with students.

• Clear, consistent, and dynamic communication with students, colleagues, and parents.

• A growth mindset.

Position Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in music or a related field.

• 1-3 years experience as a middle/upper school teacher.

• Personal and professional alignment to the school’s mission, vision, and values.

• Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and anti-bias education in all aspects of the work with Middle School students, families, and colleagues.

• Excellent oral, written, and electronic communication skills.

Terms of Employment:

• This is a 10-month, teaching position.

• Teachers commit to attendance at faculty meetings and other school-wide meetings and events.

Dwight-Englewood School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, ethnicity, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or military veteran status. The diversity of our student body supports our commitment to employ a diverse faculty and staff. Educators from all backgrounds who bring knowledge and expertise in equity, diversity and multicultural education are especially encouraged to apply.