Substitute Music Teacher

Archdiocese of Omaha • Omaha, NE

3d

About The Position

The Substitute Music Teacher provides instrumental music instruction on an as-needed basis at schools participating in Music in Catholic Schools (MCS), Archdiocese of Omaha. The teacher fills in when the regular MCS teacher is unable to teach and teaches students throughout the school day on each assigned workday.

The position implements the MCS curriculum, maintains student progress and attendance records, supervises students during class time and MCS events and activities, and responds to students’ educational needs through individualized teaching strategies. The role involves travel between schools as the teaching schedule dictates and work in a routine, ADA-accessible school environment.

Employees are expected to know and support the Catholic faith and the mission and teachings of the Church, and to adhere to Archdiocese of Omaha policies. Employees may not publicly oppose Catholic teachings or publicly advocate for positions that conflict with Catholic teaching or the stated positions of the Archdiocese or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, including through social media and other digital technologies.

Requirements

• Demonstrated background in and/or knowledge of the Catholic Church and commitment to its mission and teachings.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education.
• Nebraska Teaching Certificate.
• Knowledge of traditional and modern music theory and techniques used to compose, produce, and perform music.
• Knowledge of curriculum and teaching design, instruction for individuals and groups, and measurement of teaching effects.
• Ability to select and use instructional methods and procedures appropriate to specific situations.
• Ability to monitor and assess personal and student performance to make improvements.
• Ability to motivate, encourage, and direct others toward educational goals.
• Ability to explain musical concepts in multiple ways and using multiple methods.
• Ability to arrange items according to a specific order or pattern, such as musical scores.

Nice To Haves

• Emphasis in Instrumental Music.
• Music endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Teach instrumental music using sound and effective educational methods when the regular MCS teacher is unable to teach.
• Implement the MCS curriculum.
• Maintain student progress and attendance records.
• Supervise students during MCS events, activities, and class time.
• Identify students’ educational needs and address them with individualized teaching strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time