POSITION TITLE: Substitute Music Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Music in Catholic Schools

REPORTS TO: Coordinator, Music in Catholic Schools

EFFECTIVE DATE: October 22, 2026

CLASSIFICATION: Temporary, Part-Time, Non-Exempt

HOURS PER WEEK: The Substitute Music Teacher will be expected to teach students throughout the school day for each day they are assigned to work.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides instrumental music teaching on an as-needed basis for schools participating in Music in Catholic Schools (MCS), Archdiocese of Omaha.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach instrumental music, using sound and effective educational methods when the regular MCS teacher is unable to teach.
• Implement MCS curriculum.
• Maintain student progress and attendance records.
• Supervise students during MCS events, activities, and class time.
• Identify educational needs of students and attend to those specific needs with individualized teaching strategies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of traditional and modern theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and teaching design, instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of teaching effects.
• Selecting and using instructional methods and procedures appropriate for specific situations.
• Monitoring and assessing of self and student performance to make improvements.
• Motivating, encouraging, and directing others toward educational goals.
• Ability to explain musical concepts in multiple ways and using multiple methods.
• Ability to arrange things in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., musical scores).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Background in and/or knowledge of the Catholic Church with a demonstrated commitment to the mission and teachings of the Church. Bachelor’s Degree in Education required. Emphasis in Instrumental Music preferred. Nebraska Teaching Certificate required. Endorsement in music preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Routine school environment; ADA-accessible building.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

5% from school to school as teaching schedule dictates.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Employees of the Archdiocese of Omaha will have knowledge of the Catholic faith, a willingness to work for a Catholic, faith-based organization and adhere to the policies of the Archdiocese of Omaha. Employees will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic faith nor publicly advocate for any position in conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Omaha or the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration or writing including the use of social media or other digital technologies.