Middle School Band Long-Term Substitute Teacher

Minnehaha Academy•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Minnehaha Academy is a Christian school and a ministry of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Its mission is to provide a high-quality education integrating the Christian faith and learning. The school is seeking a qualified music teacher for a three-week extended-leave substitute assignment from January 11 through January 29, 2027. The teacher will oversee daily instrumental music classes, direct ensemble rehearsals, manage band room operations, and maintain curricular continuity. The position is in the Fine Arts / Music Education department and reports to the Middle School Principal. Pay is determined by credentials, at $180–$275 daily. The selected candidate will complete a fully paid pre-service orientation day before instruction begins. The session includes campus orientation, IT and laptop setup, learning management system and child safeguarding compliance, curriculum review, and band room preparation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Instrumental Performance, or a related discipline.
Experience directing middle or high school concert bands and instructing brass, woodwind, and percussion sections.
Strong classroom management, rehearsal pacing, and communication skills.
Ability to clear state and federal background checks.

Nice To Haves

Valid State Teaching License or Substitute Teaching Credential (preferred).

Responsibilities

Deliver daily instrumental music instruction and conduct rehearsals for concert and ensemble bands.
Implement established lesson plans, musical repertoire, and classroom expectations.
Maintain band room equipment, sheet music libraries, and student instrument storage.
Track student attendance, monitor academic and performance progress, and record data in the school learning management system.
Enforce school safety standards, safeguarding rules, and school-wide behavior policies.
Complete a paid pre-service orientation covering campus orientation, IT and laptop setup, learning management system and child safeguarding compliance, curriculum review, and band room preparation.