Preschool Music Teacher
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Kensington School
Chicago, IL, US
Summary
The music teacher will lead weekly music and movement sessions for children from infancy through kindergarten using songs, instruments, and gross motor activities. Additionally, the teacher will direct and accompany seasonal weekend performance programs three times per year.
Job Description
Preschool Music Teacher
Kensington School, established in 1969, is a private preschool and kindergarten in the Chicago area. Throughout sixteen locations, our innovative curriculum, inspirational teaching and extraordinary classroom environments make Kensington a distinctive first school experience for each child.
Music is an integral component of the Kensington curriculum. Music increases vocabulary, enhances concentration and inspires creativity. Through music, children learn about patterns, rhymes, culture, behavior and much more.
Kensington School’s music specialists are accomplished musicians and teachers and meet weekly with all classes, infants through kindergarten. A dynamic music and movement teacher will enjoy teaching our children using songs, fingerplays, gross motor activities and more. Our music teachers will introduce the children to new musical instruments for all ages infant through pre-k.
PIANO SKILLS ARE A MUST. Audition is required.
Lesson suggestions are supplied, and teachers are encouraged to add their own flair.
Teachers will also direct and accompany seasonal weekend performance programs three times annually.
This position will give you a chance to bring your unique talents into the classroom in a warm, community-focused school culture.
Be a part of something meaningful—help children grow, learn, and thrive while you build your own rewarding career.
Qualifications:
- Experience working with children under 5 years old
- Passion for working with young children
- Open availability for part-time work, Monday through Friday. This is a 12 month position.
- Must meet DCFS licensing requirements for classroom roles, including a physical and immunization record
Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid CPR/First Aid training
- Professional development opportunities
Join a team of passionate educators delivering the very best in Early Childhood Education. With multiple new locations opening each year, Kensington School offers unmatched opportunities for career growth and professional fulfillment.
🔗 Learn more and apply today at: www.kensingtonschool.com
Founded in 1969 and nationally recognized for excellence, Kensington School offers private nurseries, preschool and kindergarten across twelve locations. Our innovative curriculum, inspirational teaching, and beautiful classroom environments make Kensington School an outstanding first school experience.
At Kensington, you will find busy, curious, and happy children who love being at school. The sound of laughter, the magic of learning and the hum of activity fills every corner of our buildings. We value our talented teaching staff and build true partnerships with parents, cultivating nurturing environments for our children and teachers.
The Kensington classroom design is very specific in its objectives. Well-defined classroom areas separate active from quiet play, and individual from small group experiences. Carefully developed, stimulating interest centers encourage child-initiated investigations. Engaging spaces for dramatic play provide quiet nooks for reading or conversation.
With an innovative spirit rooted in a deep history, Kensington School has raised the bar on early childhood education for over 50 years, creating a ripple effect that reaches far beyond our schools.
We welcome caring, knowledgeable individuals who wish to join our dedicated team of educators. We offer supportive, collaborative teaching environments with dynamic curriculum in exceptionally equipped classrooms. Kensington School offers both part-time and full-time positions and provides extensive professional development and many opportunities for advancement. Build your career at Kensington School, a family-led organization that is dedicated to excellence in early childhood education.
Founded
1969
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Burr Ridge, IL
