St. John the Baptist School in Silver Spring Maryland is hiring a long-term substitute teacher for the Music program. This role is slated for a November 30th start date and will fill in for a full time Music teacher who will be on leave through January 2027. Please forward your resume to: [email protected] The hourly compensation for this role is $20.00 per hour. Substitute Job Responsibilities include: • Contributes to the acquisition of knowledge, development, and progress of students. • Displays knowledge in multiple subject areas and shows a desire to become proficient in all areas of the curriculum. • Maintains a positive attitude towards student learning, teaching methods, and personal/professional growth as a group. • Shows a strong belief in their own abilities and takes responsibility for their students' outcomes while advocating for them. • Efficiently operates within existing educational systems and has faith in their students' potential to succeed. • Facilitates problem-solving activities. • Serves as a role model for students. • Invests in the well-being, health, and safety of learners. • Demonstrates the ability to quickly learn and communicate various subjects, while following school procedures and protocols. Additional Requirements: • Understanding of appropriate teaching methods for students in the corresponding grade level • Willingness and ability to work with students of the specified age group who come from diverse backgrounds and have varying abilities, in order to help them achieve their educational objectives • Capability to organize tasks and manage time effectively in order to meet numerous and diverse deadlines; ability to handle both small and large groups of students in a classroom setting; and skill in effectively communicating with students, even on sensitive topics • Familiarity with assistive technologies, internet and email systems, as well as word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software • Knowledge of technology and their use in instruction to enhance student learning • Proficiency in using various office and video equipment