Music Director
SAR Academy & SAR High SchoolNew York, NY
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Job Description
Music Director
SAR Academy, a Modern Orthodox, co-educational day school in Riverdale, NY is looking for a full-time or part-time Music Director with a love for children’s music education to work with students from 1st grade through 5th grade as well as musically lead special school-wide events for the 2026-2027 school year.
Responsibilities:
-Lead traditional music classes with a Jewish musical component
-Develop students' connection to chagim and Shabbat through song, music history and appreciation
-Coordinate musical components of yearly programs including the 1st grade Siddur Play, 2nd grade Chumash Play, 3rd grade Rashi Breakfast, 4th grade Navi Play, as well as other gatherings, grade-wide Hallel, and chagigot
-Work with small groups of 4th and 5th grade students in areas of interest, including music history, instrumentation, Ta'amei HaMikra, and any other musical topic candidate is passionate about
-Work with the school choirs and lead performances
-Excellent classroom management skills
Qualifications:
-Familiarity with Dalcroze and Orff methodologies preferred
-Minimum three years of school music teaching experience strongly preferred
Salary is commensurate with experience.
About SAR:
SAR Academy is a Modern Orthodox co-educational nursery through grade 8 day school located in Riverdale, NY. We are dedicated to the belief that every child possesses a divine spark, has unique worth as an individual and should be encouraged to achieve according to his or her ability. Our warm environment promotes confidence, creativity and enthusiasm for learning. In our approach to academics, we nurture students to develop intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills and a lifelong love of both Torah and Secular studies.
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