Music Teacher - LAKE

LEARN Charter School Network • Great Lakes, IL

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About The Position

LEARN is a network of high-performing, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools serving students in grades PK–8. The Music Teacher is a Specials Teacher responsible for the daily operation of their classroom and for providing high-quality instruction to all students. The role provides grade-appropriate enrichment programming in the assigned subject area within a supportive, community-based classroom environment. Teachers are expected to maintain high expectations, cultivate relationships with students’ families, staff, and community members, and support students’ academic and social-emotional needs through LEARN’s Multi-Tier System of Support.

Requirements

• Significant content-area knowledge in the subject area.
• A demonstrated record of living LEARN’s Core Values.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.
• Professional Educator’s License (PEL) in Elementary Education.
• At least 1 year of teaching experience.
• A demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver grade-appropriate music enrichment programming to assigned students.
• Organize and use materials and technology effectively to enhance instruction and promote students’ independence, social skills, and self-esteem.
• Promote active student engagement by managing lessons and communicating to support student understanding.
• Monitor student behavior and help establish expectations in accordance with the school-wide and classroom discipline plan.
• Promote positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Potentially organize and run after-school enrichment programming as arranged with the school.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.
• Supervise children at all times and clean and maintain classroom equipment and furniture.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness benefits, including online mental health support and free on-site COVID testing.
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid life insurance.
• 403(b) contribution with 4.5% matching, as eligible.
• Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund or Teacher Retirement Fund.
• Ongoing professional development, including mentor teachers and support for new teachers, coaching and coaching meetings, and weekly professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed