Music Teacher - Long-Term Sub

Danbury Public Schools CT; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Danbury Public Schools is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Music teacher for August 25 through September 21. The role requires delivering engaging elementary music instruction, collaborating with staff, and communicating with families.

A strong, student-centered approach and experience in diverse settings are essential for success. Responsibilities include planning, assessing, and maintaining student records, while participating in professional learning to support high-quality instruction.

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut CDE Music Certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or Music.
• Experience in multicultural and urban settings.
• Experience with team teaching and music instruction.
• Strong human relations, writing and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in music as per scope and sequence.
• Create a student-centered learning environment.
• Communicate with parents and maintain records.
• Prepare lesson plans with clear objectives and assessments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of elementary music teaching methods.

Skills

Experience with adolescent students

Team teaching in multicultural setting

Clear communication (oral & written)

Active listening

Collaboration

Organizational and problem-solving

Prior teaching experience

Education

Music Certification (CDE)

Bachelor's in Education or Music

Multicultural setting experience

Team teaching & urban experience

Human relations skills

Teaching methods & education practices

Ability to prepare effective plans

Alternatives acceptable

Job description

Long-Term Substitute for Leave of Absence - August 25th through September 21st.

Danbury Public Schools is a diverse community located in the western part of Connecticut and serving more than 12,500 students spread across the City of Danbury, Connecticut. We are committed to cultivating equity and excellence for all of our students, closing the opportunity gaps, and preparing students for post-secondary success. The mission of Danbury Public Schools, in partnership with families and the community, is to provide transformational learning experiences, designed to nurture thoughtful and prepared graduates. We have set very ambitious and rigorous goals to assure that our students graduate prepared to transform our world, and we are always searching for staff who are committed to our mission and the success of our students. Our schools range from 13 different and unique elementary schools including an interdistrict magnet school for International Studies, to three middle schools, including an intradistrict magnet school focused on STEM and World Studies, to our flagship Danbury Career Academies that are transforming how we deliver education to students with a wide range of interests taught by a faculty with real world and academic experiences. DPS recruits and commits to educators with passion, who are committed to our vision to aspire to advance ALL learners to their highest potential.

Position Summary

Instruct students in the specific area of specialty; help students learn subject matter and skills that will broaden their learning experiences and contribute to their development in order to meet high expectations; communicate with parents; create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning; participate in professional learning. Seeking a Music teacher for the Danbury Public Schools. Should be interested in creating a student-centered and problem-based learning environment. Need a teacher who collaborates well in a small-setting with a diverse population, is flexible and dynamic, and is excited about teaching.

Responsibilities

• Follow the scope and sequence of the instructional program as defined and approved by the Danbury Board of Education
• Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines
• Manage the classroom and individual student behavior to maintain an advantageous learning environment
• Prepare lesson plans that achieve clear objectives, uses appropriate techniques, and serves the needs of all learners in the classroom
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge of Music
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences
• Assess student learning on a continual basis and identify areas of intervention if needed
• Keep parents up-to-date of student progress through use of interim reports, report cards, and/or conferences
• Design instruction to meet the needs of all students through both individual and small group settings as needed
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress and use assessments to refine curriculum and instructional practices
• Design clear and specific learning assessments
• Maintain a positive learning environment that encourages open communication between the teacher and learner
• Maintain a positive school community image that encourages ethical student behavior
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents
• Assist in the selection of textbooks, equipment and other education materials
• Establish and maintain professional relationships
• Participate in professional learning by attending seminars and workshops to improve instructional practice and positively affect student achievement
• Demonstrate knowledge of teaching methods, materials and educational practices for elementary school teaching of Music

Knowledge/Skills

• Experience working with adolescent students in a diverse school setting
• Experience with team teaching in a multicultural environment
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Prior teaching experience preferred

Qualifications

• Active 040 CDE Music Certification as required by the Connecticut State Department of Education
• Knowledge and skills required would generally be acquired with a Bachelor's Degree in Education or in Music
• Demonstrated and successful experience in a multi-cultural setting
• Demonstrated ability to teach music classes. Experience with team teaching. Urban experience.
• Human relations skills to work effectively with students, parents, school administrators and school staff
• Knowledge of teaching methods, materials and education practices applicable to elementary school teaching
• Ability to prepare effective plans
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Danbury Board of Education may find appropriate

Salary: Salary and wages are paid in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between NEA Danbury and the Danbury Board of Education which can be found on our website.