Bixbyschool is hiring: Elementary Music Long-Term Substitute Teacher in Boulder

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Bixby School is currently seeking a long-term substitute Music teacher to deliver in-person instruction to students in Kindergarten-5th grades for the remainder of the current academic year, with the possibility of a permanent position for the 2025-26 school year.

Description

Job Title: Long-Term Substitute Elementary Music Teacher

Reports to: Academic Director

Employment Status: Part-Time (25-30 hours per week); Hourly non-exempt

Report to Work Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in all weeks during which the program is in session, currently planned through May 30, 2025. There is a weekly meeting of elementary faculty from 3:30-4:30pm at which attendance is required.

Position Summary: Bixby School is currently seeking a long-term substitute Music teacher to deliver in-person instruction to students in Kindergarten-5th grades for the remainder of the current academic year, with the possibility of a permanent position for the 2025-26 school year.

Defining features of a Bixby music classroom include:

• Small class setting, with activities tailored to the students' needs and pacing
• Activities that arise from a student's own thinking/questioning are valued and responded to
• Help students grow in their enjoyment, appreciation, and performance of music through a variety of planned music experiences which include singing, moving to music, playing of instruments, music theory, and history (e.g. “Composer of the Month”)
• Plan, rehearse, and direct students in 2-3 live concerts: 5th grade Play, Winter Sing & Spring Concerts

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

A Core Belief of Bixby School is that “committed, well-qualified teachers are fundamental to the success of our school.” As a Bixby School teacher, you will nurture students’ cognitive, academic, social and emotional growth and development in a manner that reflects Bixby’s mission to: “nurture children’s love of learning as they discover their individual gifts and prepare to make meaningful contributions to their world.”

• Daily
• Design and deliver curriculum, including preparation of all instructional materials and resources needed to effectively execute instructional plans
• Monitor and manage proper care and upkeep of all musical instruments
• Prepare and differentiate lessons and student learning experiences
• Differentiate instruction to implement accommodations and extensions
• Support students’ social-emotional and academic development
• Support the mission and core beliefs of Bixby School
• Model Bixby’s values of Respect, Responsibility and Empathy
• Report to work on all of the days during which the program in which the Employee is employed is in operation, as indicated on the school calendar, a copy of which has been delivered to the Employee.
• Participate in faculty meetings
• Communicate with families about the lessons and activities in your classroom (e.g. newsletter - Bixby Buzz, SeeSaw, Friday folders, etc.)
• Periodically/As Needed
• Document student growth and performance using authentic, mission-aligned evidence (e.g. student work, photos/videos, student reflections, observations, etc.)
• Respond to parent inquiries and participate in parent conferences
• Promptly and appropriately document student concerns, including academic, behavioral, physical, emotional or social; and notify the Head of School or other appropriate school administrator
• Maintain current knowledge of topics relevant to your classroom
• Participate in all-staff meetings and professional development/in-service activities
• Annually:
• Support the production of two Spring Concerts, one for K-2nd grade students and another for 3rd-5th grade students
• Contribute to student assessments and reports (Fall and Spring Student Reports; End of Year Reports, etc.)
• Such other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualification Requirements:

• Demonstrated passion for music and inspiring a love of music in children
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong instrumental skills including piano accompaniment or guitar
• Orff, Kodaly, or Dalcroze training strongly encouraged
• Enjoys collaborating with colleagues for performance opportunities
• Experience working with student populations with diverse gifts and needs
• Current First Aid, CPR, and Universal Precautions, or able to become certified within 30 days of employment
• Enjoys spending time and engaging with young children and other educators
• Committed to personal and professional growth
• Sense of humor
• Self-aware; able to ask for help when needed
• Curious about others and the world around them
• Belief in the value of a diverse community and committed to foster an inclusive environment for a diverse community
• Committed to a differentiated, whole-person approach to education
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly collaborative
• Proficient in use of Google suite and SeeSaw or able to become so quickly and easily

Physical Requirements:

• Able to continuously walk, stand, climb stairs, and sit
• Frequent bending or stooping, and reaching above shoulder level
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds

Compensation

This position is an hourly non-exempt position. Hourly wage for this position is between $27.50-$33.50 , depending upon qualifications and experience. Part-time Bixby employees are eligible for tax-deferred retirement plan and matching employer contributions, accrued sick leave and daily chef-prepared lunch.

Inclusive Community; Non-Discrimination:

In pursuit of our mission to “...prepare [children] to make meaningful contributions to the world”, Bixby School actively works to foster a diverse community, in which all students, families, faculty and staff are full and accepted members of the school community.

Bixby School provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.

Application:

Submit letter of interest, resume and references via Gusto during the application process. Position will remain open until filled.

A background check will be completed for applicants being considered for employment.

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