Employment at Wharton Arts
Join our talented and prestigious staff in making a difference in our students’ lives.
We maintain low student-to-staff ratios across our programs, in order to provide students with individualized instruction.
Wharton Arts is committed to reflecting the communities we serve to build an inclusive environment. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our open positions.
Current Openings
Student Services Associate
The Student Services office provides efficient, friendly, and timely customer service to both current and prospective Performing Arts School families, and facilitates relationships between families and instructors. In addition, the department serves as front of house staff at performance, recitals, and special events happening at the school.
Contact (908) 790-0700 or info@WhartonArts.org for more information.
PMP Jazz Site Assistant
Reporting to the Director and working closely with the Jazz Program Coordinator, the Jazz Site Assistant will be responsible for assisting with on-site jazz program operations, record keeping and parent communication.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to shanna.lin@whartonarts.org. The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Contact the PMP office for more information: 973-341-7959.
PMP Teaching Artists
PMP seeks multiple Teaching Artists for jazz percussion, concert percussion, and hand percussion are the preferred and priority instruments, but PMP is also seeking Teaching Artists to teach strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, guitar and keyboard. PMP hires substitute Teaching Artists on a rolling basis.
Email your resume and a cover letter to Shanna Lin at shanna.lin@whartonarts.org.
NJYC- Director of Primi Passi
Primi Passi is a non-auditioned music exploration class for students in grades K-2. The singing-based curriculum is focused on developing basic music literacy and vocal skills through engaging musical games, rhythmic activities, folk dancing/movement, visual learning, and simple percussion instruments. The ensemble repertoire focuses mainly on unison music, with an introduction to two-part singing through beginning canons. The program also emphasizes making new friends, building confidence, and the joy of singing together!
To apply, please submit resume to jobs@whartonarts.org and patricia.joyce@whartonarts.org.
PAS- Private Instrumental Instructors: Suzuki Violin
The Wharton Performing Ars school is seeking private instrumental instructors to join our faculty. Interested candidates should have a minimum Bachelor of Music degree in performance or music education. This position will provide private instrumental instruction for fall and spring semesters with opportunities for in school and after school community partnerships, and summer camps.
Contact (908) 790-0700 or info@WhartonArts.org for more information.
Musical Theater Instructors
PAS seeks Musical Theater Instructors to provide musical theater instruction for fall and spring classes, in school and after school community partnerships.
Successful candidates will work in group theater class settings in voice, musical theater, drama, or dance (depending on their specialty) to provide instruction to Wharton Arts students and Community Partnership Programs.
Contact (908) 790-0700 or info@WhartonArts.org for more information.
Operations Assistant
Contact Susan Peterson, Director of Operations at susan.peterson@whartonarts.org
Volunteers and Interns
Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts is seeking volunteers and interns to join our dynamic administrative team. This is a great opportunity for a student seeking experience in non-profit arts administration or a member of the community wishing to make a positive impact through Wharton’s life-changing mission of excellence in performing arts education.
Contact (908) 790-0700 or info@WhartonArts.org for more information.
General Employment
Teachers and artistic staff are encouraged to send resumés at any time to info@WhartonArts.org.
Wharton Arts is an equal opportunity employer.
Wharton Arts is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Specifically, Wharton Arts strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment against employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or breastfeeding, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws. It is the obligation of every employee to adhere to the spirit as well as the letter of Wharton Arts’ policies against unlawful discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including, without limitation, hiring, training, placement, promotion, transfer, discipline, compensation, benefits, leaves of absence, lay-offs, and termination from employment.