Music Teacher

LAWNDALE EDUCATIONAL AND REGIONAL NETWORK CHARTER SCHOOL • Chicago, IL

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Music Teacher will be responsible for daily operation for his or her classroom. The teacher is required to provide high quality instruction to all students, every day. The classroom environment is supportive and community-based. The teacher is also required to cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with student’s families, staff, and other members of the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Well versed in the Illinois Learning Standards for Music Education
• Have a demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values

Nice To Haves

• Have Professional Educator’s License (PEL) and a Music endorsement or are a current participant in an Instructor Certification Program
• You are bilingual
• Possess 1+ year of Physical Education Teacher experience
• Have a demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement

Responsibilities

• Effectively implementing instructional programs and strategic interventions that drive results while teaching to the whole child
• Planning and delivering differentiated instruction and ongoing assessments for children with diverse learning needs
• Demonstrating effective classroom management skills that contribute to a positive learning environment
• Participating in professional development opportunities and collaborating with peers and to grow professionally
• Understanding how to use data to improve instruction and student achievement
• Maintaining a professional working relationship with students, families and colleagues

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on site COVID testing
• Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
• Short and long term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
• Chicago Teachers' Pension fund or Teacher Retirement Fund
• On-going professional development opportunities:
• Mentor teachers and ongoing support for new teachers
• Coaches and coaching meetings for all teachers
• Weekly PDs

What This Job Offers

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