Music Substitute Teacher (Long-Term, On-Site)

St. John the Baptist School - Silver Spring MD; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John the Baptist School in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a long-term substitute music teacher for the upcoming period from late November 2026 through January 2027.

The role is on-site and hourly, with an expected start around November 30th and coverage for the full-time music teacher's leave. The substitute will deliver engaging music instruction, maintain classroom management, and collaborate with staff to support student learning.

Qualifications

• Understanding of appropriate teaching methods for students in the corresponding grade level
• Willingness and ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and varying abilities to help achieve educational objectives
• Capability to organize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines in a classroom setting
• Familiarity with assistive technologies, internet and email systems, as well as word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software
• Knowledge of technology and its use in instruction to enhance student learning
• Proficiency in using various office and video equipment

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the acquisition of knowledge, development, and progress of students.
• Displays knowledge in multiple subject areas and shows a desire to become proficient in all areas of the curriculum.
• Maintains a positive attitude towards student learning, teaching methods, and personal/professional growth as a group.
• Shows a strong belief in their own abilities and takes responsibility for their students' outcomes while advocating for them.
• Efficiently operates within existing educational systems and has faith in their students' potential to succeed.
• Facilitates problem-solving activities.
• Serves as a role model for students.
• Invests in the well-being, health, and safety of learners.
• Demonstrates the ability to quickly learn and communicate various subjects, while following school procedures and protocols.

Skills

Teaching methods

Time management

Communication

Assistive technologies

Technology in instruction

Job description

St. John the Baptist School in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a long-term substitute music teacher for the upcoming period from late November 2026 through January 2027.

The role is on-site and hourly, with an expected start around November 30th and coverage for the full-time music teacher's leave. The substitute will deliver engaging music instruction, maintain classroom management, and collaborate with staff to support student learning.