Middle School Long Term Instrumental Music Substitute Teacher

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Middle School Long Term Instrumental Music Substitute Teacher Department: Middle School Location: Washington, DC
Position Start Date: January 2022
Status: Temporary Full-Time


Sidwell Friends School, a co-educational Quaker day school in Washington, DC, seeks a long-term substitute for Instrumental Music for its Middle School division beginning Monday, January 24, 2021. The position will be for 8 weeks and ends on Thursday, March 17.

The long-term substitute for Instrumental Music will teach instrumental and general music classes for middle school students, in grades 5-8. Specific responsibilities of the position include: teaching instrumental and general music classes in grades 5-8; working with elective 5-6 and 7-8 performance ensembles once a week each; keeping progress notes for the regular teacher to use in their reports; effective communication and collaboration with students, colleagues, and families; attendance at relevant meetings; and collaboration with Arts colleagues in the Middle School and other divisions. The successful candidate will be excited about working with Middle School students, possess excellent communication and organizational skills, and have experience with all elements of music instruction.

A Bachelor’s degree in Music or Music Education is required. A Master’s degree (or higher) is preferred, as is 3-5 years of experience teaching general and / or instrumental music in a school setting, preferably at the middle school level.

The most desirable candidates will also be able to demonstrate proficiency using digital and online platforms and proven effectiveness as a classroom teacher in a brick-and-mortar setting. This position requires teaching in person.

As a condition of employment, all employees hired after August 1, 2021 are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and able to provide proof of such vaccination. To make application for a medical or religious exemption, please contact the human resources department.

Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references via the Sidwell Friends on-line application system.