University of Chicago
Laboratory Schools: Music Teacher, High School
Chicago, IL, USA · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$75k-$167kDetected 11 hours ago
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About the role
- 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 a dynamic and engaging music curriculum, as well as supervision of students both in and outside of the classroom.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement engaging, student-centered curriculum that fosters musical creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and artistic growth.
- Monitor and report on the performance of students, recognize problems, and coordinate with administrators, other teachers, and parents to support student success.
Requirements
- Ability to move class-related equipment/tools, as appropriate, around school property.
- Ability to demonstrate lessons, when appropriate.
- Ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents required.
- Knowledge of diversity and inclusion issues, and dynamics in the classroom and in developing healthy, supportive relationships with all students required.
- Strong knowledge of course subject matter required.
- Knowledge of instructional methodologies required.
- Strong knowledge of child development is required.
- Ability to develop curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools required.
- Analytical skills required.
- Problem-solving skills required.
Nice to have
- Experience teaching middle and/or high school music students preferred.
- Experience teaching general music preferred.
- Band teaching experience preferred.
- Experience with music technology and digital music production preferred.
- Experience with one or more digital audio workstations (DAWs) preferred.
Skills
- Lab School High School Faculty
- About the Department
- At the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, students in Nursery through Grade 12 experience a world-class educational journey.
- Academic rigor, experiential learning, and intellectual discourse are hallmarks of a Lab education.
- Lab educators are recognized for excellence in teaching and pride themselves on innovation in the classroom.
- Families who choose Lab care deeply about curiosity, inquiry, and creativity.
- No less than scholarship, Lab's mission prioritizes honoring diversity and exhibiting kindness.
- Today, 53-59 percent of Lab's student body are students of color.
- Families report speaking nearly 40 different languages in their homes.
- Approximately 60 percent of Lab families are also affiliated with the University of Chicago.
- Half of our families live in Hyde Park, and the rest come from across Chicago, the suburbs, and northwestern Indiana.
- Lab seeks the finest employees to join our vibrant learning community.
Compensation
- $74,968 - $166,645
- $74,968.00 - $166,645.00 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.
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Benefits
- Students participate in concerts, festivals, exhibitions, and other public performances that celebrate their learning.
- Music Department members are expected to actively pursue professional development in music pedagogy, instructional technology, and emerging practices to provide students with a learning experience of the highest quality.
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and be flexible in work with students required.
- Benefit Eligibility
- Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
- Health Screen Required
Equal opportunity
- Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
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