Long Term Substitute Teacher, Elementary Music;

Position: Long Term Substitute Teacher, Elementary Music (3022)
The Natick Public Schools Seek a

Long Term Substitute Teacher, Elementary Music

Start Date:

4/27/26-6/17/26

We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools.

The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated.

We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.

We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive.

Job Title

LTS Teacher, Elementary Music

Location

Bennett-Hemenway Elementary School

Reports To

Building Principal & Director of Music

Work days/FTE

Appx: 4/27/26-6/17/26 /1.0 FTE

Salary/Benefits

Salary and benefits per contract with the Non Rep Schedule (Linked)

Benefits Eligible?

No

Profile of a Natick Educator

JOB GOAL:
We believe that all children are capable of attaining high levels of educational achievement in preparation for productive, rewarding lives and responsible citizenship. As an elementary music educator, the goal is to educate all students to high levels of musical understanding and skill through high quality, developmentally appropriate music instruction.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

* Bachelors Degree

* Master's Degree preferred

Professional Certification:

* Massachusetts DESE certification in Music, Pre K-12

* SEI Endorsement

Specialized Knowledge:

* Strong foundation in student centered music pedagogy

* Knowledge of the developmental needs of children as they relate to musical learning

* Strong content area knowledge and expertise in general music instruction

* Knowledge of elementary music education philosophy

* Thorough understanding of theories and teaching methodologies along with a sophisticated understanding of the musical, academic, social, and emotional needs of elementary school students

* Working knowledge of the Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Frameworks

* Working knowledge of the principles of UDL

* Working knowledge of SEL instruction and supports as applied to music learning

* Thorough understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student, staff, and community engagement and cultivation

Preferred Experience:

* Experience teaching general music in a diverse public elementary school preferred

* Experience working with students with disabilities and special abilities preferred

* Experience working with students who are English language learners preferred

Skills:

* Demonstrated aptitude for Elementary Music Pedagogy K-4

* Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable

* Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues

* Candidates must be flexible and collaborative

* Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth

* Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time sensitive deadlines for work production

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

* Phone, intercom, personal computer and software applications as outlined above, scanner, copy machine, calculator, camera, printers and fax machine.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (not limited to)

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

* Provides standards based elementary music instruction aligned with the Massachusetts Arts Curriculum Frameworks and district standards and requirements, while creating an environment that is conducive to student learning and involvement

* Designs and delivers developmentally appropriate music learning experiences including singing, movement, listening,…