Long-term Substitute Itinerant Instrumental Music Teacher

Pittsfield Public Schools; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Pittsfield Public Schools in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, seeks a long-term substitute Itinerant Instrumental Music Teacher for Capeless, Egremont, and Williams Elementary Schools.

Starting 11/24/2026, this part-time position offers daily rates of $150 for days 1–29 and $200 from day 30 onward. Job ID 5986543; apply by 11/23/2026.

Bachelor's Degree required; experience teaching instrumental music to 3rd/4th grade beginners; capable of collaborating in an urban school setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience teaching instrumental music to 3rd and 4th grade students, mostly beginners, with some second-year players.
• Ability to work with others in an urban school setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach instrumental music to 3rd and 4th grade students at Capeless, Egremont, and Williams Elementary Schools.
• Collaborate with staff to support student learning and progress.

Skills

Instrumental music teaching

3rd-4th grade

Violin/Viola/Cello

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Long-term Substitute Itinerant Instrumental Music Teacher

Job Description

The Pittsfield Public School District is seeking applicants for a long-term substitute teaching position due to a leave of absence.
Days 1-29 $150.00/day
Day 30+ $200.00/day

Pittsfield Public Schools Capeless Elementary School - Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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Egremont Elementary School - Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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Williams Elementary School - Pittsfield, Massachusetts
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Job Details

Job ID: 5986543

Application Deadline: Nov 23, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Nov 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 24, 2026

Job Description

The Pittsfield Public School District is seeking applicants for a long-term substitute teaching position due to a leave of absence.
Days 1-29 $150.00/day
Day 30+ $200.00/day

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Music: Instrumental

Welcome to Capeless Elementary School, Egremont Elementary School, Williams Elementary School

MISSION STATEMENTCapeless Elementary School, strives to create a community of learners by fostering the strengths and potential of each individual. We embrace the diversity of our community of learners, challenge their intellect and imagination and celebrate their achievements..Dedicated students, educators, families, and volunteers come together at Capeless to provide a safe, respectful, and nurturing learning environment., VISION STATEMENTEgremont School will provide a learning environment which identifies and values each student's talents. To develop these talents we will build a creative, cooperative and respectful community that draws forth the best from each child for today and for the future., Williams Elementary students will be ready to succeed in middle school. In reaching their potential, students will develop the necessary skills, learn the appropriate values, and acquire the habits vital to become responsible academic achievers, and well- rounded decision makers. Williams’ students will be respectful, safe, and prepared as they enter secondary education.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required. Experience teaching Instrumental Music Teaching third and fourth grade students, mostly beginners with some second years, violin, viola and cello; Ability to work well with others, ability to work with children in an urban school setting
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Heather Gancarz , Principal
• 100 Burbank St.
• Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201
• Phone: [phone]
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• Email: [e-mail]