High School Music Teacher

Details

Posted : 17-Apr-24

Location : Chicago, Illinois

Type : Full-time

Salary : Open

Internal Number : JR25573

Location : Chicago, IL

Job Description : Job Summary :

Job Summary :

Music teachers report to their respective Principals, as well as the Music Department Chair. Music teachers are responsible for the planning, implementation, and delivery of the curriculum, as well as supervision of students both in and outside of the classroom.

They must also work collaboratively with members of their own department, administration, faculty, and support staff, throughout the entire School.

Responsibilities :

Teaching courses in middle school orchestra and high school music history. This position also serves as a high school advisor.

Work collaboratively with music colleagues in a co-teaching environment to meet student needs.

Music teachers have the responsibility to monitor and report on the performance of students, recognize problems, and coordinate with administrators, other teachers, and parents, to correct identified problems.

The Music Department consists of sixteen faculty members, supported by a project manager.Â

The Department is responsible for the music education of students in grades nursery through twelve. Courses taught by the Music Department include general music, band, choir, orchestra, jazz band, music history, music theory, and digital music production.Â

Music department members are also expected to actively pursue professional development in the areas of pedagogy, teaching techniques, and technology relevant to the field and subject, to provide students with a learning experience of the highest quality.Â

In addition, members of the Music Department are expected to participate in the scheduled concerts for each academic year (at present, each ensemble performs an average of two concerts per academic year).

This is a full-time position. All teachers are expected to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The anticipated start date for this position is 9 / 1 / 2024.

Competencies :

Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and be flexible in work with students.

Ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents required.

Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion issues, and dynamics in the classroom and in developing healthy, supportive relationships with all students.

Strong knowledge of course subject matter required.

Knowledge of instructional methodologies required.

Strong knowledge of child development required.

Ability to develop curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools required.

Analytical skills required.

Problem-solving skills required.

Decision-making skills required.

Attention to detail required.

Organizational skills required.

Computational skills required.

Creativity required.

Verbal and written communication skills.

Interpersonal skills required.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.

Ability to manage stressful situations required.

Ability to maintain confidentiality required.

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines required.

Ability to use standard productivity software (Microsoft Office, calendar / schedule software, etc.) required.

Education, Experience, or Certifications :

Education : Â Â Â

Bachelor's Degree in Music Education required.

Master's Degree preferred.

Coursework or degree that reflects multicultural content preferred.

Experience : Â

A minimum of three years of teaching experience is preferred.

Experience working with middle school and high school (grades 6-12) students required.

Experience developing curriculum preferred.

Experience with small / large group string instruction preferred.

Experience with multiple levels (beginning, intermediate, advanced) of string pedagogy preferred.

Interest in continuing and developing relationships between the Laboratory Schools Music Department and The University of Chicago Music Department.

Experience working with a wide range of students from diverse backgrounds such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, learning abilities, class, language, and nationality.Â

â Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

Ability to move in and around the classroom / building to interact with students, faculty, staff, parents, and other members of the community.

Ability to move class-related equipment / tools, as appropriate, around school property.

When appropriate, the ability to escort children from one classroom to another, in and out of the building during arrival and dismissal, and in an emergency situation.

Ability to demonstrate lessons, when appropriate.

Required Documents : Resume

Resume

Cover letter

Professional References Â

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