Music Teacher

Mfschools; Illinois; On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRS board contribution

Health insurance contribution

Sick and personal days

Job summary

Maroa-Forsyth School District in Illinois is seeking a full-time Grade School Music Teacher for Maroa-Forsyth Grade School, starting August 2026. The role focuses on developing students’ appreciation of music and teaching vocal and instrumental expression through age-appropriate strategies.

The teacher will plan a balanced program, provide diverse instructional formats, direct performances, and collaborate with families to support student growth and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a K-5 Music endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Develops pupil appreciation of music as part of general culture.
• Teaches vocal and instrumental music expression using age-appropriate strategies.
• Plans and organizes a balanced music program maximizing instructional time.
• Provides whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Fosters a classroom environment that promotes a love of music.
• Establishes standards of student behavior for a safe learning environment.
• Assesses musical growth, performance, and participation, and communicates progress to families.
• Plans, rehearses, and directs musical performances and programs for the school.
• Inventories and safeguards instructional materials and instruments; requests repairs as needed.
• Collaborates with colleagues and families to address students’ needs.

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with K-5 Music Endorsement

Job description

Region: Abe Lincoln
County: Macon
Type of Employment: Full-Time
Job Category: Grade School Music Teacher
Grade Level: Maroa-Forsyth GS
Start Date: 26-27 School Year

Salary/Benefits

Salary placement schedule: Up to 20 years of experience, including out-of-state and private schools, is granted. Any raises are factored into placement salary after year 1. Placement Matrix for 26-27

Board paid TRS

$780 board contribution toward health insurance

14 sick days, three personal days

Children can attend Maroa-Forsyth Schools even if they live outside the district, as long as the parent or guardian is a full-time employee.

Duties

To develop in each pupil an appreciation of the art of music as part of general culture; to teach techniques of vocal or instrumental music expression; to discover and develop talents of pupils in the field of music; to develop knowledge and skills in listening to and reading music.

Teaches music appreciation, harmony, vocal and instrumental music, and choral performance using age-appropriate instructional strategies.

Plans and organizes a balanced music program that maximizes instructional, rehearsal, and performance time.

Provides whole-group, small-group, and individualized instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.

Fosters a classroom environment that promotes the love of music

Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior that promote a safe, orderly, and productive learning environment.

Assesses student musical growth, performance, and participation, and communicates progress with parents and school counselors.

Plans, rehearses, and directs musical performances and programs for school

Selects, inventories, maintains, and safeguards instructional materials, musical instruments, and other district-owned equipment; requests repairs as needed.

Collaborates with colleagues and families to identify and address students' academic, behavioral, health, and social-emotional needs.

Assists with musical support for school productions, graduation ceremonies, and other district or community functions as needed

Supervises students during assigned school activities and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with an endorsement in K-5 music for the grade level.
School District Link: https://www.mfschools.net/
Job Posting Date: 7/18/26
Application Deadline: Until filled-Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.
Start Date: August 2026