Long-Term Substitute - Part-Time Grade 4 and 5 Band Teacher

**Yarmouth Elementary School**

**Long-Term Substitute - Part-Time Grade 4 & 5 Band Teacher**

**(November 19 to December 22)**

**Qualifications:**K-8 Elementary Endorsement (020); Teaching Certification with a music endorsement is preferred.

**Anticipated Opening:** Long-Term Substitute- Part-Time Grade 4 & 5 Band Teacher  

**Description:**

Yarmouth Elementary School is seeking a part-time long-term substitute Band Teacher to provide beginning band instruction to fourth- and fifth-grade students. The position runs November 19 through December 22, Monday�Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The successful candidate will provide engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction in beginning band, establish positive relationships with students, maintain a supportive, well-managed learning environment, and help students develop foundational skills on instruments. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering lessons; teaching proper instrument technique and care; supporting music reading and ensemble skills; assessing student progress; and communicating effectively with students, families, and school staff.

Preferred qualifications include: experience teaching instrumental music or beginning band; strong classroom management and communication skills; knowledge of beginning instrumental instruction; and the ability to create a positive, encouraging experience for young musicians.

The Yarmouth School Department, located 10 miles north of Portland, Maine, serves students in kindergarten through grade 12 across four schools and is consistently recognized as one of Maine's highest-performing school districts, having earned two National Blue Ribbon Schools awards since 2018. Continually striving to improve, we are eager to add more innovative, dynamic, and motivated educators to our district. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our district.

The review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until a suitable candidate is found.