General Music Teacher K-5; part-time

General Music Teacher K-5 (part‑time) (2026/27 School Year)

Job  
• Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/ Music
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Location:

Cherry Valley Elementary
• Posted: 4/9/2026

The teacher will create learning experiences that make the content meaningful to all students, understanding central concepts, methods of inquiry, and structures of disciplines.

• Ensure all actions align with Board policies, mission statement, and strategic plan.
• Participate in professional development to enhance instructional skills.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning.
• Engage students in an inquiry‑based delivery model.
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources.
• Use a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet diverse student needs.
• Consider equitable resources and instructional practices.
• Update and maintain necessary records accurately and completely.
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Demonstrate effective behavior management techniques.
• Maintain discipline per building expectations and the district’s student code of conduct.
• Communicate regularly with students, colleagues, and parents about progress and needs.
• Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
• Create formative assessments aligned to district curriculum.
• Analyze student data to drive differentiated instruction and data‑based decision making.
• Utilize current technology to enhance student learning.

• Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and certifications.
• Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned with core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement.
• Excellent communication skills with all stakeholders.
• Ability to develop relationships with students and parents.
• Knowledge of various instructional strategies and techniques.
• Knowledge of best teaching and assessing practices.
• Working knowledge of State and National Standards.
• Ability to organize and maintain student records, including grade books.

Moderate in‑district travel; intermittent in‑state/out‑of‑state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, etc.
• Balancing – Maintaining equilibrium on narrow or slippery surfaces.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling – Bending or lowering the body.
• Reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting – Using upper extremities to move objects up to 100 lbs.
• Finger use, grasping – Manipulating small items.
• Talking, hearing – Communicating with spoken word; perceiving sounds for instruction.
• Repetitive motions – Substantial wrist, hand, or finger movements.

• Work occurs in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Noise may require shouting.
• Exposure to heat or cold may exceed one hour periods.