2025 - 2026 K-12 Music Teacher

Indianapolis Public Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate K-12 Music Teacher to inspire and empower students. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives through engaging lesson plans and innovative teaching strategies. Teachers will support the holistic development of students, focusing on character education and social-emotional learning. Collaborating with a dedicated team, the selected candidate will enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health care options, and the chance to contribute to a mission-driven environment. If you are committed to fostering growth and learning in a diverse classroom, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Health Care Options

Retirement Plan Contributions

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Valid teaching license required for K-12 education.
• Strong belief in the mission and goals of the institution.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lesson plans aligned with standards.
• Manage classroom behavior and establish rules.
• Encourage parent and community involvement.

Skills

Classroom Management

Technology Competency

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Valid IN Teaching License

Job description

Indiana Public Schools | Indianapolis , IN 46218

At Christel House Indianapolis, we strive to create empowering opportunities through a rigorous and holistic education for all Christel House Indianapolis students and alumni, so they actualize their aspirations and develop effective leadership skills. Christel House Indianapolis students and graduates are world changers. Everyone. Every day. Around the world, Christel House students are empowered to realize their full potential and supported in an environment that allows them to learn and grow as individuals. Their experience is grounded in four foundational values of responsibility, respect, integrity, and independence that were put in place by our founder, Christel DeHaan.

Christel House Indianapolis is currently seeking a K-12th Grade Music Teacher.

Requirements

• Valid IN Teaching License
• Competency in using technology in the classroom setting.
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• A strong belief in the mission and goals of Christel House Indianapolis.

The K-12th Grade Music Teacher at Christel House has the autonomy to try innovative strategies in their classrooms to reach all types of learners. Teachers support the whole child, teaching character education and social and emotional learning strategies to students to support their development beyond academics. Teachers are supported by interventionists, instructional coaches, lead teachers, on-site social workers and counselors, and a staff that thrives on collaborating and improving within the school community.

Job Tasks

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments that facilitate active learning.
• Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, conduct home visits, schedule student-led conferences, and promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
• Participate in appropriate professional activities.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively, maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Other duties assigned.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to serve and make a huge difference in students' lives.
• Competitive pay starting at $50,000 or higher based on experience health care options.
• Competitive comprehensive health care options.
• Employer contributions to retirement plans.
• Eligibility for Federal student loan forgiveness for teachers.

A complete application requires the following:

• Letter of interest stating why the candidate feels his/her qualifications are a good match to those sought by CHS.
• Current resume (please include email address).
• Transcripts.
• At least three (3) professional references (References should include candidates' supervisor in his/her current position and most recent prior position, or student teaching supervisors).

Applicants should disclose any criminal arrests or convictions in the application process. A successful applicant will be required to submit to a national background check.

Christel House Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.