Elementary Music Teacher [SY 25-26], Illinois

Job Description

About KIPP Public Schools

KIPP Chicago partners with the KIPP Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports schools across the country. KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are currently a network of 278 schools, nearly 15,000 educators, and 175,000 students and alumni. When you teach at KIPP, you’re part of a national network that partners with families and communities to create nurturing, rigorous, and joyful schools in pursuit of a more just world. 

Our Teachers

At KIPP Chicago, we attract, develop, and retain a diverse and talented staff of educators. Our students and families choose our schools because our teachers are exceptional. Our educators work together as a collective to ensure students achieve and thrive. They have a passion for our mission, focus on results, care for students and one another, and lead classrooms with resilience, joy, and humility.  For many of us, joining KIPP Chicago feels like coming home professionally. It’s the schools we always wished we worked at, but never knew existed. If you firmly believe that all students can learn, and you are eager to work alongside passionate educators committed to creating an equitable and inclusive school environment, we want to hear from you. 

KIPP Chicago Elementary Music Teachers 

At KIPP Chicago our elementary students have daily class experiences in non-academic subject areas, and we call these “Excellence Classes.”  Different positions are open at each school, including Music Teacher, Drama Teacher, Dance Teacher, and Art Teacher.  There are pre-existing curricula that have been used successfully and the content and structure of the class are determined largely by your expertise as the teacher.  All of the positions require participating in and leading school-wide performances and shows throughout the year.

As a KIPP Chicago Teacher, your core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Mission Alignment

A belief that all students can and will be successful

A growth mindset about oneself and all others at the school, including a commitment to professional growth and development

A commitment to the mission and vision of KIPP Chicago and the pursuit of antiracism in our schools and work together

Regular and reliable on-site attendance is essential to performing the responsibilities of this role.

Curriculum and Instruction

Use our aligned regional curriculum for all subject areas, including assessing students in accordance with aligned curriculum 

Use progress-monitoring tools to analyze student results for the purpose of modifying and adjusting instruction

Provide students with daily feedback on performance and plan for individual learning needs

Use best practices, including differentiation with instructional technology and other techniques, to execute engaging instruction at a rigorous level for all students

Care of Students and Commitment to School and Classroom Culture 

Ensure that all students are affirmed, valued, and challenged every day

Use best practices in alignment with school-wide systems to manage student behavior and create a safe, warm, demanding, and joyful classroom environment

Establish and maintain strong lines of communication with students and their families and share progress

Help develop school-wide culture that best fits the needs of our students, staff, and families

As a KIPP Chicago Teacher, you can look forward to the following supports in your work:

A recent model of an Apple Mac laptop computer

A stipend to support the cost of mobile phone usage

A daily prep period each day

Time each week devoted to analyzing student data and planning responsive instruction

School-wide Social Emotional Learning curriculum and practices

Regular professional development rooted in antiracist practices and aligned to curriculum or role competencies. 

Principals and assistant principals who are routinely present throughout the building and day

Weekly collaboration with grade level and content teams

A team of ambitious, talented staff committed to our important work