Music Teacher

Description

Baker Demonstration School, an independent progressive PK-8 school on Chicago’s North Shore, is seeking an exemplary Music teacher beginning the 2025-2026 school year. We value candidates who are passionate about progressive models of learning, have a love of early childhood, and are innovative and knowledgeable about progressive teaching. We place a high value on community and seek candidates who have excellent interpersonal skills and who will work well with students, colleagues, and parents. As importantly, we seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to developing cultural competence literacy. A full-time position includes teaching, attendance at all professional development meetings, and additional responsibilities throughout the year that require attendance at evening and weekend events.

Requirements

• Experience teaching music, both vocal and instrumental as well as Band direction
• Four-year degree in Music Education or related field
• Knowledge and experience with progressive education philosophy and a constructivist pedagogical approach
• Ability to create and manifest differentiated, innovative curricula
• Expertise in building active, collaborative classroom programs which encourage problem solving, critical thinking skills, and develop a sense of classroom community and trust
• Capacity to address the developmental needs of academically motivated elementary school students
• Passion and skill to contribute positively to an educational environment that supports a lifelong love of learning, self-esteem, and respect for the community and the world in which we live
• Utilize innovative technology to support student instruction
• Commitment to engaging in community conversations about equity and inclusivity
• Passion and skill to contribute positively to the school community and to develop strong relationships with students and families
• Piano accompaniment skills preferred, but not required.

School Information

Founded in 1918, Baker Demonstration School is an independent day school committed to providing an exemplary Preschool, Elementary and Middle School progressive education to our students. Our students come from Chicago, Evanston, Wilmette and other North Shore communities. We believe that children learn best in an inclusive, creative community that encourages individual risk-taking and values learning by doing. Baker’s experiential approach nurtures the development of the whole child enabling each student to be fully prepared for intellectual, artistic, physical and social/emotional challenges well beyond Baker.

At Baker:

• We cultivate our students’ intrinsic motivation to learn and their active participation in the learning process.
• We foster excellence through critical thinking and integrated connections across academic and artistic endeavors.
• We promote collaboration while developing leadership capacity.
• We foster citizenship by encouraging students to develop self-awareness and compassion for others.
• We respect individual, familial and cultural identities and graduate students with an understanding and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusivity and belonging.

Application Materials

Candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume with 3-4 professional references to employment@bakerdemschool.org.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Salary range is between $55,000 - $65,000 and is commensurate with experience and education. Additional compensation for this position is also available through before and after school private lessons at the school. Candidates must successfully complete a background check.

Non-Discrimination and Disability Policy

Baker Demonstration School is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and recognition of individuals on the basis of their ability and job-related qualifications and without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other classification prescribed under applicable federal, state, or local law. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students. The school complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application/interview process are requested to contact the School in order to arrange such accommodation.