Middle School Strings Teacher - 1.0 FTE

Champaign Unit 4 School District; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Relocation stipend up to $2,000

Sign-on bonus $1,500

NBPTS stipend $1,500 annually

Job summary

Champaign Unit 4 School District seeks a licensed Middle School Music/Orchestra teacher to join Jefferson Middle School. The role requires an Illinois PEL with Middle School Endorsement in Music and the ability to lead orchestra ensembles for students.

Date Available: Immediately; salary determined by the Champaign Federation of Teachers contract. The district highlights extensive health benefits and opportunities for stipends, summer pay, and additional compensation through various duties.

Qualifications

• Must hold Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Middle School Endorsement in Music.
• Licensed to teach middle school and music (orchestra).
• Experience with K-12 band/orchestra programs is preferred.

Skills

Music instruction

Classroom management

Program coordination

Orchestra direction

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Middle School Endorsement in Music

Job description

• Position Type: Middle School Teaching (Licensed)/ Music - Orchestra
• Date Posted: 11/6/2026
• Location: Jefferson Middle School
• Date Available: Immediately

Our Mission

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Middle SchoolEndorsement in Music

Compensation

• The salary for this position is determined based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Federation of Teachers, which includes a different level of compensation for positions designated as "hard to fill." The full salary schedule and the Hard to Fill positions list are available on our website. The District gives experienced teachers up to 21 years of experience credit for service outside the District. New teachers may request up to $2,000 as a salary advance to help with relocation expenses or other needs. 100% of a teacher's contributions to TRS are currently paid by the Board of Education. The Board currently pays 100% of a teacher's employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. There are many opportunities for teachers to earn substantial additional compensation (stipends, differentials, extra duty pay, etc.) during the regular school year and in the summer.
• The District offers an additional $1,500 annual stipend for Teachers who hold a national board certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
• Individuals hired into a 1.0 FTE position in the CFT bargaining unit after October 1, 2023 are eligible for a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus. Details can be found on the Human Resources page of our website.

Application Deadline

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews may be conducted any time after November 10, 2026, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP to ensure consideration.
• This position is for the remainder of the current school year only. Continuing employment beyond this time period is highly possible, but not guaranteed. Please contact the Human Resources for more information.

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.