Head-Royce School is seeking a part-time Middle School Music Sub teacher for 2nd semester only, with expertise in teaching band.

Our core values are Students First, Academic Excellence, Diversity, Belonging, and Civic Engagement. The successful candidate will align with these values and be dedicated to working to uphold them.

The School seeks applicants who have experience in culturally responsive education and an understanding of how adolescents learn. Head-Royce teachers participate beyond the classroom as advisors and also as affinity group and club leaders.

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2025.

Skills

- Demonstrated knowledge and practice of culturally responsive teaching and learning.
- Collaborative, flexible colleague with teaching experience;
- Clear communicator with students, colleagues, and parents;
- Demonstrated knowledge of a child’s social/emotional development and developmentally appropriate curriculum;
- Demonstrated understanding of and curiosity regarding curriculum design, varied pedagogical approaches as well as different styles and types of assessment.

Qualifications

- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in related field;
- Understanding of and experience in applying best practices in anti-racist education;
- 2-5 years teaching experience, and demonstrated desire to teach in the middle school.
- Ability to provide Background as well as TB clearance

Additional Qualifications

- Advanced degrees/certification are desirable in music.

$62 - $65 an hour1 class per week that meets 3 times per week. Part-time employment. Sub will not receive benefits. Priority given to those who have submitted their applications by Dec. 1.
Located on a 22-acre campus in Oakland, California, Head-Royce (HRS) is a pre-eminent, co-educational, independent, K-12 day school with a 137-year history. Our mission is to develop students of character, intellect, and creativity. We deliver on our mission by living our values:
* Students First: We prioritize student learning, development, and well-being.* Academic Excellence: We pursue knowledge and assess our learning to better ourselves and our community.* Diversity: We embrace our different perspectives, backgrounds, experiences and identities to expand and enrich what we can learn and do together.* Belonging: We create the conditions in which everyone thrives and brings their authentic selves.* Civic Engagement: We connect students to the local community and beyond to enhance their academic experiences and foster genuine engagement.
Head-Royce enrolls approximately 900 students in the three separate divisions—Lower, Middle and Upper—and provides a dynamic, whole-child education to every student. We envision a future where education unlocks the promise and purpose of every student to better the world.
Please note - HRS is unable to provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B Visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo both Livescan background check and TB screening as part of the hiring process.

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