Assistant Teacher, Middle/Upper Instrumental Music

Latin School of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

Latin School of Chicago seeks an Instrumental Music Assistant Teacher for band (grades 5–12) and chorus. This full-time role supports the lead music teacher and helps provide an authentic teaching and learning experience.

The position offers a starting salary of $31,799 and a high-quality employee-only benefits package. Collaboration with faculty and families is a key part of the role at this dynamic school.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in the day-to-day operation of the classroom, including prepping materials and activities, clean up, and organization of materials
• Help promote a safe, clean, and orderly environment for children in grades 5-12
• Build positive relationships with students, faculty, and families
• Assist in the development and implementation of the curriculum
• Assist in instructing students as directed by the music teachers, including consistently and continually checking in with them throughout the class period
• Assist in grading papers and student evaluation and documentation under the direction of the lead teacher
• Assist with all aspects of planning and participating in field trips as directed
• Work one-on-one with students to support their learning

Job description

Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces the diversity of people, cultures and ideas. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring middle and upper school educator who has a passion for exploring teaching and supporting students in an outstanding academic environment.

Latin School of Chicago is seeking an Instrumental Music Assistant Teacher primarily for fifth through twelfth grade band. The Assistant Teacher will also assist with chorus classes. The Assistant Teacher program's goal is to provide each Assistant Teacher with an authentic teaching and learning experience under the supervision of a lead music teacher. The starting salary for this full-time position is $31,799. A high-quality employee-only benefits package is included.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in the day-to-day operation of the classroom, including prepping materials and activities, clean up, and organization of materials
• Help promote a safe, clean, and orderly environment for children in grades 5-12
• Build positive relationships with students, faculty, and families
• Depending upon your interest and skills, you may also:
  • Assist in the development and implementation of the curriculum
  • Assist in instructing students as directed by the music teachers, including consistently and continually checking in with them throughout the class period
  • Assist in grading papers and student evaluation and documentation under the direction of the lead teacher
  • Assist with all aspects of planning and participating in field trips as directed
  • Work one-on-one with students to support their learning