Music Teacher for Grades 4–8 — Equity-Focused Educator

CICS Loomis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25+ paid holidays

Sick leave

403b match

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Tuition reimbursement

Gym and wellness discounts

And more

Job summary

Distinctive Schools is seeking a 4th-8th Grade Music Teacher for Longwood Elementary in Chicago, IL. The role reports to the Principal and starts November 2026 with a starting salary of $70,000 for certified teachers.

The teacher will implement the DS model, design grade-level lessons, assess students, and maintain strong classroom culture, while engaging in professional development and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Requires Valid Professional Educator License in IL.
• Music content area endorsement required.
• Proficient with cloud-based software (Google Suite) and data tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction aligned to grade-level standards.
• Use assessments to inform and adjust instruction.
• Maintain organized records of student progress.
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress.

Skills

Valid Educator License

Music content expertise

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Google Suite

Cloud-based tools

Job description

Distinctive Schools is seeking a 4th-8th Grade Music Teacher for Longwood Elementary in Chicago, IL. The role reports to the Principal and starts November 2026 with a starting salary of $70,000 for certified teachers.

The teacher will implement the DS model, design grade-level lessons, assess students, and maintain strong classroom culture, while engaging in professional development and collaboration with staff.