Job Information

Job Summary:

Music teachers report to their respective Principals, as well as the Music Department Chair. Music teachers are responsible for the planning, implementation, and delivery of the curriculum, as well as supervision of students both in and outside of the classroom. They must also work collaboratively with members of their own department, administration, faculty, and support staff, throughout the entire School. 

Responsibilities:

• Teaching 7th and 8th grade general music.  

• Co-teaching 6th grade band.

• Adapt to and expand on existing curriculum.

• Work with music colleagues in a collaborative environment to meet student needs.

• Music teachers have the responsibility to monitor and report on the performance of students, recognize problems, and coordinate with administrators, other teachers, and parents, to correct identified problems. The Music Department consists of seventeen faculty members, supported by a project manager. 

• The Department is responsible for the music education of students in grades nursery through twelve. Courses taught by the Music Department include general music, band, choir, orchestra, jazz band, music history, music theory, and digital music production. 

• Music department members are also expected to actively pursue professional development in the areas of pedagogy, teaching techniques, and technology relevant to the field and subject, to provide students with a learning experience of the highest quality. 

• Duties include instructing and supervising 6th-8th grade students providing music classroom instruction; creating a nurturing, challenging, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that fosters mutual respect and age-appropriate levels of independence and collaboration; monitoring the performance of students and communicating concerns with administrators, other teachers, and learning/counseling faculty, and parents. 

• This is a part-time position. All teachers are expected to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.  

• Emphasis on building curriculum that reflects multicultural content.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and be flexible in work with students. 

• Ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents required. 

• Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion issues, and dynamics in the classroom and in developing healthy, supportive relationships with all students. 

• Strong knowledge of course subject matter required. 

• Knowledge of instructional methodologies required. 

• Strong knowledge of child development required. 

• Ability to develop curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools required. 

• Analytical skills required. 

• Problem-solving skills required. 

• Decision-making skills required. 

• Attention to detail required. 

• Organizational skills required. 

• Computational skills required. 

• Creativity required. 

• Verbal and written communication skills 

• Interpersonal skills required. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team required. 

• Ability to manage stressful situations required. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality required.

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines required. 

• Ability to use standard productivity software (Microsoft Office, calendar/schedule software, etc.) required. 

Additional Responsibilities

Education, Experience, or Certifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Music required.

• Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of three years of teaching experience is preferred. 

• Experience with Middle School (grades 6-8) students in a general music and band classroom preferred.

• General knowledge of technology preferred.

• Guitar experience preferred.

• Experience working with a wide range of students from diverse backgrounds such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, learning abilities, class, language, and nationality preferred.

Working Conditions: 

• Ability to move in and around the classroom/building to interact with students, faculty, staff, parents, and other members of the community. 

• Ability to move class-related equipment/tools, as appropriate, around school property.

• When appropriate, the ability to escort children from one classroom to another, in and out of the building during arrival and dismissal, and in an emergency situation. 

• Ability to demonstrate lessons, when appropriate. 

Required Documents: 

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Professional References

Yes

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Range

$50,703.10 - $112,704.90

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

28

Union

000- American Federation of Teachers , Local 2063

Job is Exempt

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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