Elementary Music Teacher

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Chicago, IL, US

9 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $56,000.00 To $72,000.00 Annually

Re Generation Schools, founded in 2016, is a nationally ranked charter program with seven charter schools located in Illinois and Ohio. Re Generation serves over 1800 students of whom 99% are minority and 86% are low income. U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 School Ranking listed all Re Generation elementary schools among the top ten charter elementary schools in Illinois.

Our mission is to ensure that all children have equal access to a high quality, college‑preparatory education through academic excellence and the content of their character. Through rigorous academics, teaching excellence, character development, and high expectations, Re Generation is nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.

We are seeking an experienced full‑time Music Teacher to join our network in Chicago. This individual must have a proven track record of providing excellent learning experiences that utilize instructional strategies that deepen students’ understanding and appreciation for music education and will collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate learning across curriculums.

• Believes low‑income students can become college and career ready.
• High expectations on personal and team performance.
• Flexible to changing priorities and conditions.
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity.
• Organized and ability to multi‑task and meet deadlines.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate mastery of physical education and behavioral interventions.
• 1‑5 years of teaching experience in an urban setting.
• Professional Educator License preferred, Substitute License accepted.
• Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution required.

• Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts/appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about music education.
• Collaborate with teachers and other specialists in developing student programs that promote commonalities, distinctions, and connections in and among music education.
• Implement instructional plans and organize class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.
• Coordinate performances/displays and student assemblies throughout the school year.
• Adhere to and support all school policies to enforce school core values, high expectations, and strict code of conduct.
• Model and encourage appropriate student behavior (i.e. grit, self‑control, social intelligence, optimism and curiosity).
• Work with school team to constantly evaluate and improve mastery of instructional, culture building, and leadership skills.
• Maintain a classroom that demonstrates discipline, order and rigor.
• Reflect critically on teaching practice and implement improvement strategies as needed.
• Participate in mandatory summer orientation (3 weeks) and training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competitive salary and benefits (based on education and experience).

Re Generation Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability.