Music Teacher SY

About Noble

Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,680 employees currently serve 12,000 students, 99% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% of whom are from under-resourced communities, and 81% of whom are first-generation college attendees. Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives.

Position:
Butler CP - Music Teacher (Chicago, IL)

• Build Safe, Positive Spaces:
  Foster a structured and inclusive learning environment where students feel supported and confident to express themselves through music.
• Create Dynamic Music Experiences:
  Develop or implement backward-planned curricula that teach students to read, write, and/or perform music.
• Lead Instrumental and Vocal Ensembles:
  Guide students in band, orchestra, or choir performances, fostering teamwork and musical growth.
• Develop Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Teach students the fundamentals of playing instruments, vocal techniques, and/or the theory behind music composition.
• Promote Musical Literacy:
  Provide instruction that helps students grow their understanding of the musical ensemble.
• Cultivate Creativity:
  Encourage students to compose original pieces, explore different musical styles, and express their unique voices.
• Ensure Academic Excellence:
  Use data and assessments to refine instruction and support student growth in musical proficiency.
• Teach and advise an advisory, which typically meets daily, serving as the primary point of contact for families. At its core, advisory provides dedicated time for students to assess their progress toward promotion, foster relationships, and build a sense of community with their peers.

• Passion for Music
  
  Education:
  
  You have a deep understanding of and enthusiasm for teaching music.
• Classroom and Ensemble Expertise:
  You bring experience leading music classrooms, bands, choirs, or orchestras where students actively learn and perform.
• Commitment to Equity:
  You’re dedicated to empowering students of color and fostering an anti‑racist learning environment.
• Advocate for Diversity:
  You incorporate diverse musical traditions and cultures into your teaching to inspire and engage students.
• Proven Track Record:
  Your teaching leads to measurable student growth in musical skills and performance.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Music, or a related field
• Proficiency in teaching Music
• Eligibility to work full‑time in the U.S.
• Active Illinois Teaching License preferred

At Noble Schools, we don’t just teach art; we cultivate creativity and imagination. You’ll join a community of educators committed to excellence and equity, with a mission to empower students to succeed and lead exemplary lives.

Compensations range is $60,000‑$81,000. We strive to be the best place to work. We offer a predictable salary schedule for teachers, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Moreover, for professionals who do not currently hold an in‑use teaching license, the Noble Licensure Program offers a robust set of programs and corresponding financial benefits for teachers to obtain licensure while teaching at Noble.

Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.