Top 154 Performing arts Jobs in New Jersey

Middle School Performing Arts Teacher
North Star Academy Charter School —Newark, NJ
- $60,000 - $87,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Teaching Certification
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Events Host (Performing Arts Center)
American Dream —East Rutherford, NJ
- $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Entry level
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Performing Arts Instructor
The Salvation Army Eastern Territory —Union, NJ
- $2,700 a month
- Temporary
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Full- Time Physical Therapist - Orthopedic Sports and Performing Arts Industry
Elevation Physical Therapy —Lebanon, NJ
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Mid-level
- Continuing education credits
- Paid time off
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Music Teacher
Paterson Public School District —Paterson, NJ
- $64,830 - $102,625 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Scenic Carpentery Shop Foreman
Gotham Scenic —North Bergen, NJ
- $90,000 - $95,000 a year
- Overtime
- AutoCAD
- 7 years
- Management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Music Instructor for Youth and Adults
Hunterdon Academy of the Arts —Flemington, NJ
- $28 - $38 an hour
- Part-time
- Adults
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Carpenter (Experiential and Scenic Fabrication)
The Lab Fabrication —Carlstadt, NJ
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Overtime
- Carpentry
- OSHA
- Construction site
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Theatre Teacher
ILearn Schools —Passaic, NJ
- From $66,500 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Art Specialist
Their Place —Atlantic Highlands, NJ
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Management
- Writing skills
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Performing Arts School Teaching Artist
Bergen Performing Arts Center —Englewood, NJ
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- School experience
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Art Model
Rowan College at Burlington County —Mount Laurel, NJ
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- University
- Ability to sit for extended periods
Fashion Model (Part Time or Full Tiime)
Caring Angels Home Care —Mahwah, NJ
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
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Cultural Engagement and Participation Manager (Arts & Cultural Programming)
Montclair State University —Montclair, NJ
- $63,833.23 - $73,415.99 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Fright Fest GHOUL (Re-hires)
Six Flags Great Adventure —Township of Jackson, NJ
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- 16+ years old
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Adjunct Faculty - Arts and Entertainment Industries Management
Rider University —Lawrenceville, NJ
- $4,215.98 a month
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
Sports Card Streamer -- Need to be Flexible
NoJobCards —East Hanover, NJ
- $1,000 - $10,000 a month
- Part-time
- Sales
- Public speaking
- Experience working with children
- Paid training
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High School Extracurricular Performing Arts Stipend Positions- Summer and Fall 2026
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District —Bridgewater, NJ
- Seasonal
- High school
- Public school
- Entry level
Costume Character
Stew Leonard's —Paramus, NJ
- $17.50 - $18.00 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Experience working with children
- Children
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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STAGEHAND
Quest Events LLC —North Bergen, NJ
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Driver's License
- Warehouse
- Entry level
- 401(k) matching
- Referral program
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Middle School Performing Arts Teacher

North Star Academy Charter School -
Newark, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $87,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Company Description

Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing public charter schools dedicated to providing an exceptional K-12 education in economically disadvantaged communities. Operating in Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester, we are committed to closing the college completion gap and preparing every student for college and beyond. Our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to their success. We invest deeply in our educators, offering weekly coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure excellence in teaching and leadership. Join us to work hard, do good, and make a lasting difference!

Job Description

Performing arts teachers at Uncommon Schools train communication skill through musical theatre. They hold responsibility for the implementation of Uncommon Schools’ performing arts curriculum and the success of its students. This performance-based program, which teaches during the school day, ensures that students perform multiple times annually.

Our Performing Arts Mission Statement: Uncommon NSA-CP Performing Arts team is an inclusive collective of anti-racist artist activists, dedicated to closing the opportunity gap by training confident communicators through theatre, music, and dance. By building a comprehensive communication toolkit, scholars will be able to express their authentic voices with confidence, seize opportunity, choose their own path and become agents of change.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

The Performing Arts teacher’s responsibilities fall under 3 categories: teaching, producing theatrical and community events and supporting/building the school culture.

Teaching:

Teach Uncommon School’s Performing Arts musical theatre curriculum which involves music, acting and movement (at Uncommon Schools much of this curriculum is already planned and written, so teacher is responsible to implement it, or select from show options depending on show)
Implement curricula and activities to meet grade level performing arts standards
Collaborate with our Performing Arts Team in curriculum development process.

Producing:

Direct and produce school productions annually ( can include: Community Circle, Latinx & Hispanic Show, Black History Show, Spring Musical and Moving Up Ceremony for every grade level annually)
Adapt scripts annually.
Create or order costumes, sets, props when needed, assign costumes/adapt annually.
Supervise and craft production elements such as lights, sound, set.

School Culture and Daily School Activities:

Produce and oversee the school’s Community Circle. This involves organizing all traffic patterns, chants, cheers, drummers, mascots, flags, working with principal to rehearse and prepare all students.
Oversee breakfast for students daily, greeting students, visitors and assisting with the start of the day.
Assisting around the school when not teaching if needed
Share responsibility for grade-level and school-wide activities
Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in department meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings if requested
Participate in an annual three-week staff orientation and training in August

Writing:

Crafting new performance content pieces with PA team and Dean to add to shows, sharing across program.
Supporting with creation of curriculum materials to be shared across program.

Qualifications

Musical theater skills (singing, acting and moving) and ability to model all 3 content areas.
Some production skills preferred such as producing, playwriting, directing, or technical support.
Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.
Bachelor’s degree is required with GPA 3.0 or higher.
Professional experience on stage is preferred.
Strong desire to teach in an Uncommon Schools setting
Willingness to teach using Uncommon teaching methods is required.
Valid NJ Certification is helpful but not required.
Belief in and alignment with Uncommon Schools’ core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.

Additional Information

Our people are what make us Uncommon. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families. Our compensation philosophy values equity & fairness and attracting & retaining top talent.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is between $60,000 to $87,000.

Starting pay is determined using various factors including but not limited to relevant full-time teaching experience, education certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Candidates without full-time Teaching experience will likely have a starting salary of $60,000.

Benefits

Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time, paid holidays, and 10 weeks of paid breaks (Spring, Winter, and Summer).
Extensive, best-in-class training and development
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans + pre-tax flexible spending (FSA), dependent care (DCFSA), and health saving accounts (HSA)
Financial Planning
- New Jersey Pension program
Paid leave of absence options (parental, medical, disability, etc.)
Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits
A detailed list of all benefits is located HERE.

At Uncommon, we believe that a supportive and welcoming environment helps our students, staff, and community thrive. We are dedicated to building a team that brings a wide range of perspectives and experiences, reflective of the communities we serve-with over 70% of our staff identifying as people of color. Our organization values respect and open dialogue on important topics that shape our school culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email [email protected].

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performing arts jobs in new jersey

Middle School Performing Arts Teacher

Events Host (Performing Arts Center)

Performing Arts Instructor

Full- Time Physical Therapist - Orthopedic Sports and Performing Arts Industry

Music Teacher

Scenic Carpentery Shop Foreman

Music Instructor for Youth and Adults

Lead Carpenter (Experiential and Scenic Fabrication)

Theatre Teacher

Art Specialist

Performing Arts School Teaching Artist

Art Model

Fashion Model (Part Time or Full Tiime)

Cultural Engagement and Participation Manager (Arts & Cultural Programming)

Fright Fest GHOUL (Re-hires)

Adjunct Faculty - Arts and Entertainment Industries Management

Sports Card Streamer -- Need to be Flexible

High School Extracurricular Performing Arts Stipend Positions- Summer and Fall 2026

Costume Character

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