2026-2027 Long-Term Substitute LS Music Faculty

The Bush School•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bush School is seeking an individual to join our Lower School team to teach music for a long-term substitute position during the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will support the school’s mission of diversity and inclusion and have a background demonstrating an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency. This role involves teaching music skills, fostering a love of music through an active-participatory environment, planning and teaching classes for Kindergarten through 5th grade twice weekly, and assisting in coordinating music for Lower School events, assemblies, and performances. The faculty member reports to the Lower School Director and collaborates closely with students, families, and colleagues.

Requirements

Experience in teaching is required
A bachelor’s degree is required
Familiarity with current learning theories and basic principles of human growth and development and ability to consider them in the design and implementation of learning experiences.
Knowledge of current trends and research in learning and assessment.
Ability to effectively manage classroom dynamics to create a positive and productive learning environment for all students.
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children and program.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to work collaboratively in a variety of teams.
Possible travel (field trips).
Have a current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date)
Meet the school’s standards when completing two separate background screenings
Stamina: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, manage long days, and support body with core muscles.
Fine Motor Skills: Using hands to grasp, move, or assemble small objects (e.g., papers, writing).
Sensory: Clear hearing to distinguish sounds and vision to see differences in color, shade, brightness.
Ability to sit and keyboard for up to 8 hours per day & lift up to 30 pounds (file boxes).
Applicants must be, at the time of application, legally authorized to work in the United States.
The Bush School does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and will not consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of teaching preferred
A graduate degree is preferred
Teacher certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Create and sustain classroom culture based on mission and values of the school
Collaborate and work effectively in teams with colleagues.
Design, prepare and deliver instructional activities that from themes that have been provided to emphasize experiential learning experiences
Teach music skills and foster a love of music by creating an active-participatory environment
Plan and teach twice-weekly classes for each grade; K-5
Assist in coordinating music in the Lower School events, assemblies and performances
Play piano, as well as other instruments
Have vocal proficiency
Differentiate instructional resources/methods to meet students’ varying needs
Value and incorporate diverse perspectives in daily interactions and in the curriculum
Develop confidence and self-esteem in students
Create and foster cross-grade/divisional interactions
Establish positive classroom expectations with a responsive behavior management style creating a safe and comfortable environment for all students
Create and sustain effective parent/guardian partnerships
Observe/evaluate/assess students’ development and maintain accurate records on progress, to include drafting detailed and thoughtful report cards
Communicate effectively with students’ families around student progress and classroom news
Participate positively in meetings, activities/committees such as community events and school admissions
Proactively participate in professional learning opportunities at The Bush School and in the larger community.
Conscientiously complete other duties as assigned.