Kindergarten-8th Grade Music Teacher

Prairie Crossing Charter School • Grayslake, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Prairie Crossing Charter School (PCCS) is currently accepting applications for a K-8 General/Instrumental Music Teacher with Music Endorsement or related experience for the 2026-2027 school year. PCCS's team culture is one that CARES. We seek to bring on a talented individual who is collaborative, aware, respectful, empowering and sustainable. We work hard to create child-centered classrooms by consistently practicing differentiated instruction, using integrated units, and implementing authentic assessments to evaluate student growth.

Benefits of Joining the PCCS Team
Education for Sustainability
This is what makes PCCS successful. Along with meeting and exceeding the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards, PCCS seeks to meet and exceed Education for Sustainability (EfS) Benchmarks for Individual and Social Learning in equipping our students to become community-centered and environmentally responsible. It's what our problem, project, and place-based learning approach is all about. We provide children with a personalized education experience, where they learn the value of community and the environment so they can make a positive difference for themselves and their communities

Constant Improvement
PCCS teachers have the opportunity to develop their skills through our Institute Days and bi-monthly professional development sessions. Additionally, each teacher works with a mentor and an environmental coach who provide individualized support. Our collaborative environment is rooted in student achievement data and focused on improving instructional practice and student learning. These opportunities allow us to build a vibrant professional learning community where we can sharpen our skills and have fun.

Collaboration
All teachers have daily prep time and weekly opportunities to collaborate with our content-area and grade-level teams. We are constantly building a professional learning community where teachers and partners are having the hard conversations and we are pushing each other to get better at our craft.

Exemplary Colleagues
When you decide to join the PCCS team, you are choosing to work with award-winning professionals who strive together to Create Natural Leaders. We believe that children are our best hope to improve the world, if you do too, we want you to join our team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in General Music Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Music Endorsement or related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Instrumental instruction, and/or Choral experience is a plus.
• Understanding/certification using the Orff-Schulwerk method is a plus.
• Environmental/Outdoor Education background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers school music curriculum consistent with district goals and objectives.
• Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small-group instruction, and student learning.
• Collaborates with Band instructor to integrate General Music into the Instrumental Band program.
• Collaborates with teachers and staff to integrate General Music Curriculum into the classroom curriculum where appropriate.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
• Instructs students in the principles of responsible citizenship and other subject matters specified in applicable laws, as well as administrative regulations and procedures of the school system.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and follow current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Coordinates with other professional staff members, especially within grade level, to evaluate and assess curriculum, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Deans and other central office administrators as designated by the Executive Director.

Benefits

• Competitive PTO
• Health Insurance: Various Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage options are available.
• Retirement: Participation in the Illinois Teachers' Retirement System (TRS).
• 403 B Plan
• Professional Development: Funding for professional development opportunities, including conferences and workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level