Performing Arts Teacher

The Hun School of Princeton • Princeton, NJ

11d • $56,000 - $74,000

About The Position

The Hun School of Princeton seeks a dynamic, creative Performing Arts Teacher to teach in the Upper and Middle Schools beginning in August 2026. The ability to develop and lead our choral music program is a requirement for this position, but the successful candidate will also be able to teach a wide variety of music courses in the Performing Arts Department and contribute to both our instrumental music and theatre programs. Arts education is essential for every student. The mission of the Performing Arts Department at The Hun School is to promote creative expression, communication skills, problem-solving, and inventive thinking. Courses and extracurricular activities are designed to foster lifelong appreciation through active participation in a variety of performing arts activities. It is through personal discovery and experimentation, coupled with consistent involvement in the arts that skills are developed, appreciations are formed, and creativity is encouraged. Musical, dance, and dramatic experiences expand students’ horizons, develop creative and inventive thought, and provide unique experiences for self-revelation and reflection.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred
• Three years of full-time teaching experience is preferred, but other relevant experience will certainly be considered
• Experience developing and leading a choral music program
• Ability and versatility to teach a range of courses in the discipline
• A love for working with young people
• A commitment to a diverse and inclusive community
• A passion for teaching in an innovative, experiential, project-based, and student-centered environment
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students, parents, faculty, and staff
• Personal qualities including resilience, approachability, and kindness
• Excellent technology skills and experience integrating technology into the curriculum
• A desire to contribute to school life outside of the classroom on a lively boarding school campus

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree preferred
• Three years of full-time teaching experience is preferred, but other relevant experience will certainly be considered

Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of four (4) year-long Performing Arts classes each year
• Lead the extracurricular a cappella program and provide vocal direction for the winter musical
• Team teach in our annual NextTerm minimester
• Serve as an advisor in our advisory program
• Continuous professional growth in the content area
• Contributions to Hun community life beyond the classroom in roles that could include coaching a sport, directing a co-curricular activity, or living on campus as a dorm parent (if the opportunity presents itself).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level