K-2 Music Substitute

Great Hearts Academies; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Hearts Academies seeks a K-2 Music Teacher Substitute to teach music using the Great Hearts curriculum at Veritas Academy in Phoenix. The role involves preparing engaging lessons, monitoring student progress, and maintaining a joyful classroom aligned with the academy’s core values.

We value life-long learners and invite candidates with a passion for shaping students' hearts and minds. US work authorization is required; some travel may be needed for events and field trips.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required for lead teaching role.
• Certification not required for general education.
• All majors welcome.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned K-2 music classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials.
• Provide academic support and monitor progress, partnering with leadership as needed.
• Uphold policy, dress code, safety procedures, and foster a respectful classroom environment.
• Communicate clearly with families and coordinate conferences as needed.

Skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Certification not required for general education

Job description

POSITION: K-2 Music Teacher Substitute

LOCATION: Veritas Academy (3102 N. 56th Street, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85018)

REPORTS TO: Academy Headmaster

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

We are looking for life-long learners passionate about shaping students' hearts and minds. Join Great Hearts Academies, a growing network of 49 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free classical schools in Phoenix (AZ), Baton Rouge (LA), Dallas/Ft. Worth (TX), and San Antonio (TX).

Great Hearts currently provides over 30,000 K-12 students with access to a high quality, classical liberal arts education. We believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually and morally.

Fine Arts at Great Hearts:

• Fine Arts are not just electives but part of the core curriculum at Great Hearts: allstudents study music, drama,poetryand studio art.
• Music coursework includes both “applied” or performance foci as well as substantive music theory, history, and appreciation.
• We boast a stellar faculty across the fine arts curriculum, most of whom are professional artists and performers.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes using the Great Hearts curriculum and materials, preparing thoughtful lessons and cultivating an orderly, joyful classroom that supports the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty.
• Provide appropriate academic support to students, monitor progress, and partner with school leadership to address academic or behavioral needs in a timely manner.
• Uphold and model the culture, policies, and expectations of Great Hearts, including dress code, conduct, and safety procedures, contributing to a respectful and orderly school environment.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with families, initiating conferences as needed and fostering strong home‑school partnerships.
• Participate fully in the life of the academy through faculty collaboration, school events, assigned duties, and a shared commitment to ongoing professional growth and excellence in teaching.

Required/Preferred Education

• Bachelor's or higher degree is required for a lead teaching role
• Certification is not required for general education
• All majors are welcome

US work authorization is required, but we do accept OPT/CPT candidates.

Some travel may be required for special events and/or field trips.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements.

Travel required: May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.