Long Term Substitute Elementary Music Teacher

Long Term Substitute Elementary Music Teacher

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

We are looking for a Long Term Substitute Elementary Music Teacher who meets the following qualifications and responsibilities.

• Teaches music knowledge and skills at the elementary level, including general, instrumental, or choral music, following the district curriculum.
• Provides instruction that helps students develop aesthetic concepts, appreciations, and the ability to make qualitative judgments about music.
• Develops instruction plans and organizes class time to balance instruction, demonstration, and working time.
• Provides individual and small group instruction to adapt curriculum to students' varying intellectual and artistic abilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior to create an orderly studio environment.
• Recruits students for standard band and orchestra instruments instruction.
• Instructs students on proper care and use of instruments and equipment, and manages storage and use of materials.
• Evaluates each student's performance and growth, prepares progress reports, and communicates with parents and classroom teachers.
• Selects and requisitions instructional materials, books, instruments, and maintains inventory reports.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education and self‑selected professional growth activities.
• Cooperates in school‑wide supervision of students during out‑of‑classroom activities.
• Participates in faculty and/or district committees and sponsors student activities.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Director of Fine Arts and/or Building Principals.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or substantial graduate work preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts licensure in the appropriate discipline and level.
• Recent successful experience teaching at the elementary level.
• Demonstrated ability as a musician.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Job : 5764319

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 25, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

• Jeffrey Kerr, Director of Fine Arts
• 245 Nichols Street, Norwood, Massachusetts 02062
• Phone:
• Email: jkerr.ma.us