Long Term Sub Middle School Band​/Orchestra Teacher

Long Term Sub for Middle School Band/Orchestra Teacher

• Position Type:
  Secondary Teaching & Certified School Positions
• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Closing Date: 09/08/2026

27J Schools is seeking a teacher to inspire student love and ownership of learning. This is a full-time, temporary position through approximately December 15, 2026. Position is not eligible for benefits.

School Posting Information: Vikan Middle School is looking for an enthusiastic, student-centered Long-Term Substitute Band/Orchestra Director to lead and support our music students during an extended leave. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator or musician to join our school community and make a meaningful impact on students through music.

At Vikan, we believe every student deserves opportunities to discover their strengths, develop their talents, and find a place where they belong. Our performing arts programs play an important role in building confidence, creativity, collaboration, perseverance, and community.

As our Long-Term Substitute Band/Orchestra Director, you will:

• Lead engaging, standards-aligned band and/or orchestra instruction for middle school students.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with students and create a classroom where every student feels valued and supported.
• Continue established curriculum, rehearsal routines, performance preparation, and instructional practices to provide consistency for students.
• Develop students' musical skills, including performance technique, music literacy, ensemble skills, and musicianship.
• Prepare students for concerts, performances, and other school/community events.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, responsibility, perseverance, and pride in the performing arts.
• Collaborate with music colleagues, classroom teachers, school leaders, and families.
• Maintain a safe, organized, inclusive, and productive rehearsal environment.
• Provide feedback that helps students recognize their growth and identify opportunities to improve.
• Support students in taking ownership of their learning, performance, and contribution to the ensemble.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding performances, expectations, and student progress.
• Care for and appropriately manage instruments, equipment, music, and other program resources.

• Has experience teaching or directing middle school band and/or orchestra.
• Has strong knowledge of instrumental music instruction and ensemble practices.
• Builds strong relationships with adolescents and understands the unique developmental needs of middle school students.
• Creates a positive classroom culture grounded in respect, empathy, collaboration, and high expectations.
• Is organized, dependable, flexible, and able to step into an established program and provide continuity.
• Communicates effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Brings energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to music-making.
• Believes all students can grow as musicians and learners.
• Is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student has an opportunity to participate, contribute, and succeed.

Vikan Middle School is a community committed to empowering EVERY Knight to own their learning and thinking now to shape our successful future.

We want our students to become learners, leaders, and thinkers who:

• Own their learning and growth.
• Persevere through challenges.
• Treat themselves, others, learning, and the environment with dignity, empathy, and kindness.
• Embrace change with resilience, creativity, and grit.
• Recognize that their actions have an impact on themselves, others, and their community.

• A valid Colorado Department of Education Teaching License or substitute license.
• Colorado Department of Education "In Field" by CDE endorsement or qualifications to teach the posted subject area.
• The ability to handle many complex tasks simultaneously.
• The ability and interest to be part of a high-functioning team. (Having respected and trusted colleagues, preferably as teammates, makes the demands of teaching sustainable.)
• The ability and interest to learn continuously and to adapt to changing circumstances (student characteristics, curriculum, and so on).
• A belief in empowering all children as owners of their learning.