2026-2027 Long-Term Substitute LS Music Faculty

Job Title: Long-Term Substitute LS Music Faculty

Department: Lower School

Reports To: Lower School Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

On-Site: Yes

When Needed: 2026-2027 School Year (7/24/2026-2/12/2027)

FTE: 1.0 FTE

Pay Range: $34000-$62000

Who Thrives at Bush

You find joy in working with students and alongside a passionate thoughtful community of educators. You believe deeply that learning is most powerful when it is experiential and when students learn by doing exploring and reflecting rather than simply being told what to know and remember. You are invested in the growth of children as whole people supporting their curiosity sense of purpose and capacity to contribute meaningfully to their communities both within and beyond the classroom. You are a lifelong learner who welcomes both support and challenge and you are excited by the opportunity to continue developing your craft in a collegial reflective environment. You are energized by contributing your skills and ideas making a meaningful impact and being part of something larger than yourself.

Who We Are

Founded in 1924 and located in Seattles Madison Valley neighborhood The Bush School is an independent school serving students from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Bush offers a rich intellectually engaging program grounded in experiential learning designed to spark in students of diverse backgrounds and talents a passion for learning accomplishment and contribution to their communities. Our curriculum challenges students to think deeply and creatively preparing them to thrive in future endeavors while remaining rooted in the schools longstanding core values.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community in which every individual can say I belong. We seek educators and staff who are passionate about their work highly skilled in their practice and who bring a wide range of perspectives and experiences to our community. We believe deeply in the role education and diverse learning environments play in advancing equity inclusion and a shared sense of responsibility for one another.

Position Summary/Overview:

The Bush School is in search of an individual to join our Lower School team to teach music for a long-term substitute position. We are seeking a candidate who will support the schools mission of diversity and inclusion and who has a background that demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of intercultural fluency. We are building a team in which diversity of experiences backgrounds and talents are valued in order to work with a diverse community of students faculty staff and families. We encourage those of diverse backgrounds to apply.

Organizationally the Lower Schools Music Faculty member reports to the Lower School Director and works closely with students and families as well as the Lower School Faculty and Staff.

General Responsibilities:

Create and sustain classroom culture based on mission and values of the school

Collaborate and work effectively in teams with colleagues. Design prepare and deliver instructional activities that from themes that have been provided to emphasize experiential learning experiences

Teach music skills and foster a love of music by creating an active-participatory environment

Plan and teach twice-weekly classes for each grade; K-5

Assist in coordinating music in the Lower School events assemblies and performances

Play piano as well as other instruments

Have vocal proficiency

Differentiate instructional resources/methods to meet students varying needs

Value and incorporate diverse perspectives in daily interactions and in the curriculum

Develop confidence and self-esteem in students

Create and foster cross-grade/divisional interactions

Establish positive classroom expectations with a responsive behavior management style creating a safe and comfortable environment for all students

Create and sustain effective parent/guardian partnerships

Observe/evaluate/assess students development and maintain accurate records on progress to include drafting detailed and thoughtful report cards

Communicate effectively with students families around student progress and classroom news

Participate positively in meetings activities/committees such as community events and school admissions

Proactively participate in professional learning opportunities at The Bush School and in the larger community. Conscientiously complete other duties as assigned.

Required Education Training & Experience:

Experience in teaching is required with 3 or more years of teaching preferred

A bachelors degree is required

A graduate degree is preferred

Teacher certification is preferred

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Familiarity with current learning theories and basic principles of human growth and development and ability to consider them in the design and implementation of learning experiences.

Knowledge of current trends and research in learning and assessment.

Ability to effectively manage classroom dynamics to create a positive and productive learning environment for all students.

Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the children and program.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to maintain confidential information.

Ability to work collaboratively in a variety of teams.

Possible travel (field trips).

Additional Requirements:

Have a current Adult and Children CPR First Aid and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date)

Meet the schools standards when completing two separate background screenings

Stamina: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods manage long days and support body with core muscles.

Fine Motor Skills: Using hands to grasp move or assemble small objects (e.g. papers writing).

Sensory: Clear hearing to distinguish sounds and vision to see differences in color shade brightness.

Ability to sit and keyboard for up to 8 hours per day & lift up to 30 pounds (file boxes).

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this

classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all

duties responsibilities qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. As an

adaptive organization responsibilities can and will change in alignment with greater efficiencies and

mission metrics.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants interested in applying for this opportunity should visit our website at and navigate to the employment section of the website (found under the About Bush tab) for additional information/instructions.

If you are interested in working at The Bush School but this position doesnt fit your talents please visit our website for additional openings: . While we sincerely appreciate all applications only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

The Bush School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment recruitment admission or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race color creed religion sexual orientation national or ethnic origin disability gender gender identity gender expression or genetic addition The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment based on the basis of age or marital status.

*This position requires applicants to be at the time of application legally authorized to work in the United States. The Bush School does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and will not consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.