Elementary Performing Arts Teacher — Inspire Creativity

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 87.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Chicago Charter School - Donoghue Elementary in Chicago, IL seeks a dynamic Performing Arts Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. Immediate starting date, full-time, with responsibilities across curriculum design and school-wide performances.

Applicants must hold an Illinois Professional Educator License and have urban teaching experience. The role emphasizes creativity, collaboration with staff, and a commitment to high-quality arts education for pre-K to 5th grade students.

Formación

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate endorsement.
• At least 2 years of urban teaching experience in related field.
• Reflective and receptive to professional feedback and coaching.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to the success and achievement of all students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, and community partners.
• Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate closely with the Campus Director, Instructional Coaches, and colleagues to implement and continuously strengthen the school's performing arts program.
• Design engaging, standards-aligned lessons that build students' artistic skills, creativity, discipline, and confidence while fostering a culture of excellence and inclusion.
• Demonstrate strong content expertise in the performing arts and an understanding of how to integrate literacy and mathematics connections when appropriate.
• Planning, directing, and producing two to three (2-3) school-wide performances or showcases per academic year. These performances may include concerts, plays, musicians, recitals, or themed productions and should reflect rigorous preparation, student growth, and artistic excellence.
• Oversee rehearsals, coordinate logistics, communicate with families, and collaborate with staff to ensure successful productions.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management skills, organizational capacity, artistic vision, and commitment to cultivating students' creativity, collaboration, and performance readiness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Descripción del empleo

The University of Chicago Charter School - Donoghue Elementary in Chicago, IL seeks a dynamic Performing Arts Teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. Immediate starting date, full-time, with responsibilities across curriculum design and school-wide performances.

Applicants must hold an Illinois Professional Educator License and have urban teaching experience. The role emphasizes creativity, collaboration with staff, and a commitment to high-quality arts education for pre-K to 5th grade students.