Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Fine Arts (Music)

About the Trinity Preparatory School of Florida:

Trinity Preparatory School is an independent, coeducational college-preparatory school that develops ethical, resilient leaders who thrive in the pursuit of excellence, embrace diversity in thought and perspective, and grow spiritually. In alignment with our mission, we affirm our commitment to our core values: Trinity Family; Educational Excellence, both Academic and Extracurricular; Leadership and Character Development; and Faith and Spirituality.      

In 1968, a dedicated group of Orlando community leaders, led by the late Reverend Canon A. Rees Hay, wanted to provide a quality, independent secondary education for students in Central Florida. As a result, they established Trinity Preparatory School for grades 6 through 12. Affiliated with the Episcopal Church, the school welcomes families and students from all faith traditions, cultures, and backgrounds, knowing that we are all enhanced by diversity.  

Our devoted and notable faculty and staff are leaders in their field who share their knowledge and expertise with others at various professional development opportunities worldwide. Their dedication is demonstrated to our students, families, and communities both in and out of the classroom with a balance of academic rigor and wellness. Trinity’s student body and families reflect the world as they travel from the greater Orlando area and across the nation to take part in the Trinity experience. 

A full-time faculty position at Trinity Prep consists of serving as an advisor, teaching 5 classes, and assuming additional duties as assigned. For example, all faculty are required to have a plus one responsibility.

Trinity Prep Professional Values:

Below are Trinity Prep’s four Core Competencies that apply to all employees of the organization. 

We: 

• Demonstrate Self-Awareness
• Ensure Accountability
• Communicate Effectively
• Cultivate Innovation

Position Summary: 

Trinity Prep seeks applicants for a long-term substitute teacher in our Fine Arts Department to start in January/February 2026. This candidate must have a desire to work with Upper and Middle School students in a challenging college-preparatory environment and be able to teach band, wind ensemble, jazz band, and percussion class with assistance from adjunct instructors.  

During the school year, a qualified candidate must have the ability to develop meaningful relationships with highly motivated students from diverse backgrounds. This teacher should plan to be an integral component of the students' lives, in and out of the classroom, and to collaborate with colleagues on a grade-level team and as a member of the Fine Arts Department. This position will remain open until filled. 

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare lesson materials, grade papers, manage the classroom, and evaluate and give feedback to students.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments in order to evaluate students' progress.
• When necessary, meet with parents and guardians to discuss their child's progress, and to determine their priorities for their child and their resource needs.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs.
• Supervise a group of assigned advisory students for the purpose of advising them on academics, social, future-planning issues as well as acting as the liaison between the parents and school.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising administrator.