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: $34,000-$62,000 

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 Seattle’s 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 school’s 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 school’s 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 School’s 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 bachelor’s 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 school’s 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 www.bush.edu 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 doesn’t fit your talents, please visit our website for additional openings: www.bush.edu. 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 information.  In 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. 

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