Music Teacher

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving over 4,000 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected.

LEARN has been honored by having one of our school leaders recognized as the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, in addition to LEARN 9 Waukegan earning a Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education. LEARN also received a $7 million dollar gift from Mackenzie Scott in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago.

LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.

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.

As a Music Teacher, your critical tasks will include but not limited to:

• 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

This job is a great fit if:

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

• 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

• 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

Teachers will be working in a busy and active environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times. Majority of work will be performed in a general classroom/school environment. May be asked to participate and attend organization sponsored events and meetings, such as field trips and network professional development.

Teachers may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture. Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Required the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile…