Substitute Teacher Application

Piano · Voice · Guitar · Drums · Bass Guitar · Ukulele

Are you a musician who can step in, connect with a student, and keep them moving forward?

Southern Oregon School of Music is building a roster of skilled substitute teachers to cover lessons when our regular teachers are away. Substituting is a flexible way to teach as much or as little as fits your life — and when we hire a permanent part-time teacher, our substitute roster is the first place we look.

About Southern Oregon School of Music

SOSM is home to a community of teachers and staff who are dedicated to helping children and adults learn to play and sing the music they love.

What You'll Do

Cover private lessons and group classes on short notice in one or more of the following: piano, voice, guitar, drums, bass guitar, or ukulele.
Pick up where the regular teacher left off, using the notes and materials they've provided so students keep making progress.
Leave clear notes for the regular teacher about what you covered and how the lesson went.

Qualifications Required

Solid playing ability on at least one of the following: piano, voice, guitar, drums, bass guitar, or ukulele
A working knowledge of music theory and the ability to read music
Warmth, patience, and reliability with students, parents, and a teaching team
Dependable: responding quickly when our admin staff reaches out and arriving for the lesson in time to look over the teachers notes so that you are well prepared.
Reliable transportation and the flexibility to come in on short notice

Preferred

Previous teaching experience — though for the right musician, we'll provide training
Performance and/or accompanying experience
Experience working with children
Comfort across a variety of musical styles

Why Work With Us?

A school with 25+ years of roots in Grants Pass. Founded in 1999 as Music4Kids, we've grown into Southern Oregon School of Music with a full top floor at 141 NW C Street.
We handle the business side. Enrollment, billing, scheduling, and parent communication run through our admin team and online booking system. You teach; we take care of the rest.
When we're ready to hire a permanent part-time teacher, we look to our substitute roster first. Subbing is a low-pressure way for us to get to know each other.

Position Details

On-call, as-needed
Lessons are scheduled Monday through Friday afternoons and evenings, with a few Saturday classes
Pay: $26.00 per hour
Work Location: Southern Oregon School of Music, 141 NW C Street, Grants Pass, Oregon

How to Apply

Complete the online application below.

Teacher Application Form

First name

Last name

Phone

What is your primary instrument? How many years of formal training did you have on this instrument?

Describe your performance experience on your primary instrument.

Describe your teaching experience.

In addition to your primary instrument, what other instrument(s) would you be available to teach? Describe your training and performance experience on this instrument(s).

We want to know your story! Tell us about yourself as a musician, teacher, and person. What do music and teaching mean to you? Why would you like to teach with us?

Availability: What days/times of the week do you have for teaching, and what might cause this to change in the future?

Resume: Please upload your resume as a PDF or Microsoft Word document.

Additional Information: If you have a video sample of your playing or teaching, please share a link to Google Drive or Dropbox. Both are welcome!

Do you have reliable transportation?

Yes

Are you currently authorized to work in the US?

Yes

Substitute Teacher Application​