What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood/Elementary Music Teacher-Maternity Leave Substitute position at Columbus School for Girls?
Description
Early Childhood/Elementary Music Teacher-Maternity Leave Substitute
Effective August - November 2026
Columbus School for Girls (CSG), an independent day school founded in 1898 in Columbus, Ohio, serves diverse students in grades pre-k through grade 12. CSG empowers girls to discover their distinct potential as learners and leaders. A leader in the education of girls and young women, CSG is a vibrant community of more than 500 students, 120 faculty and staff, and 2,500 active alumnae. CSG’s 8-acre academic campus in the beautiful Bexley neighborhood is a ten-minute drive from downtown Columbus, a city bustling with artistic, civic, and shopping experiences. Having just completed a strategic plan to guide the School’s direction over the next several years, CSG offers an exceptional, student-centered academic experience with strong offerings in the arts, an impressive athletic program, and a health and wellness curriculum that is unique in Central Ohio. This combination of academics and skills ensures that CSG students will be well prepared for life beyond CSG.
Columbus School for Girls will be hiring a temporary, full-time long term substitute teacher for music in the Program for Young Children (PYC) and Lower School (Forms I-III).
Major Functions and Responsibilities:
- Teach three sections of general music to the 3/4 year old, 4/5 year old, and 5/6 year old classes of the PYC.
- Teach three sections of Lower School General Music to 1st -3rd grade students.
- Prepare students for school program performances
- Assist with school duties as needed (ex: lunch duty, carline, recess, etc.)
Experience, Characteristics, and Qualities:
- Candidates for the position should hold a bachelor’s degree or higher with an education certification or licensure. Exceptionally strong candidates will possess a music education degree.
- Familiarity with and/or willingness to learn Kodály philosophy.
- Strong classroom management skills, proficiency with classroom technology, and the demonstrated ability to differentiate instruction are key components of the position.
- We seek an energetic teacher who is eager to enhance a dynamic and evolving program by integrating 21st-century skills.
- The successful candidate must be collaborative and a good communicator who values working outside of the classroom with elementary students.
- Strong candidates will have an understanding of the value of an all-girls education and the eagerness to learn about the best ways to help young women of promise to reach their full potential as learners and leaders.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand and move about the classroom for extended periods of time throughout the instructional day.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and crouch as needed to support student learning and classroom activities.
- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull instructional materials, classroom supplies, and equipment up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to visually and auditorily monitor students in a classroom and school setting to ensure safety and engagement.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, including speaking clearly and listening actively in environments that may include moderate to high noise levels.
- Ability to write, type, and use instructional technology (e.g., computers, tablets, interactive whiteboards) for lesson delivery, attendance, grading, and communication.
- Ability to respond quickly to student needs, behavioral incidents, or emergency situations, which may require rapid movement or physical intervention consistent with district policy.
- Ability to maintain focus and performance in a dynamic environment with frequent interruptions.
The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Interested candidates should apply on the Career page of our website at: https://www.columbusschoolforgirls.org/about/careers and submit a cover letter outlining their interest in and qualifications for this specific position including a resume.
Columbus School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.