Long Term Substitute Teacher, Elementary Music (3022)

Natick Public Schools•Natick, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree
Massachusetts DESE certification in Music, Pre K–12
SEI Endorsement
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
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
Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
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
Demonstrated aptitude for Elementary Music Pedagogy K-4
Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable

Responsibilities

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, performing, creating, and responding to music
Monitors students’ musical understanding and skill development effectively and adjusts instruction, materials, and assessments when appropriate
Evaluates, tries innovative approaches, and refines instructional strategies, including the effective use of technologies available to teachers, to increase student learning, involvement, and confidence to learn
Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals and strives to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning
Maintains and improves professional competence through attendance at professional development events and by self generated activities that meet district expectations and the requirements for recertification
Shares responsibility for accomplishing the goals and priorities of his or her grade team PLC department, building, and school district, attending all faculty and committee meetings as required, and district wide committees as needed
Any other relative duties as assigned.