Roycemore School seeks a Early Childhood & Lower School Music & Drama Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Founded in 1915, Roycemore is a highly regarded, co-educational independent school for students from 3 years old through 12th grade. Located in Evanston, Illinois, on the north side of Chicago, Roycemore enjoys a long-standing relationship with Northwestern University.

Roycemore School Mission

Roycemore: Our diverse and intimate community, rooted in academic excellence, inspires students to discover their passions, think without limits, find their voice, and live courageously.

Roycemore’s Vision

Launching responsible citizens, innovative thinkers, and compassionate leaders.

Position Overview

The music teacher is responsible for designing and delivering a vibrant, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate music program for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Fourth Grade. Rooted in Roycemore’s commitment to cultivating lifelong learners, the music teacher fosters creativity, collaboration, and cultural appreciation through engaging instruction and community performances. By integrating musical expression with academic and social-emotional development, the teacher supports each child’s growth as a confident and joyful learner prepared to thrive in school and beyond.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Provides dynamic and engaging music instruction to students in Pre-Kindergarten through Fourth Grade.
• Provide drama instruction to First through Fourth Grade students on a rotating basis throughout the year.
• Serves as music director, choir director, stage director, and choreographer for grade-level performances; piano accompanist experience preferred for concerts and rehearsals.
• Designs and implements a child-centered, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate music curriculum that includes singing, movement, rhythm work, listening, creative expression, and music literacy.
• Introduces students to a diverse range of musical genres, cultures, traditions, and global perspectives through inclusive and age-appropriate instruction.
• Develops clear objectives for all lessons, units, and performances, and aligns instruction with best practices in early childhood and elementary music education.
• Differentiates instruction to meet students’ varying needs, abilities, and learning styles.
• Teaches in whole group, small group, and individual settings, using a variety of instructional strategies and technology tools to enhance learning.
• Collaborates with classroom teachers and division heads to integrate music with interdisciplinary projects, assemblies, and community celebrations.
• Oversees all aspects of student performances, including preparation, staging, costuming, and communication with families and colleagues.
• Assesses and documents student progress through observation, informal/formal assessments, and regular narrative reporting.
• Maintains ongoing communication with families regarding student growth, class events, and performance details through newsletters, emails, and direct contact.
• Actively participates in faculty collaboration and the ongoing evaluation and enhancement of the music curriculum.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional growth and remains current with trends and research in music education.
• Participates in the full life of the school, including attending community events, leading or supporting after-school programs, assisting with admissions events (e.g., Open Houses), and fostering a strong sense of school spirit.
• Models Roycemore’s values and Portrait of a Graduate in all interactions with students, colleagues, and families.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Division Head or Head of School.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)
• A minimum of three years of experience teaching music to early childhood and elementary students, preferably in an independent school environment
• Ability to develop and design curriculum and lesson plans
• Excellence in classroom management techniques
• Outstanding ability to collaborate with colleagues
• Enthusiasm for professional development
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent verbal, written and observational skills
• Demonstrates patience, good listening skills, and the ability to multitask
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Flexibility in addressing the children’s as well as the school’s needs
• Working knowledge of Macintosh operating systems
• Experience with G-Suite (Google Apps) for Education (preferred)
• Strong passion for teaching & commitment to student learning & development
• Committed to curriculum design and growth
• Embraces authentic assessment, innovative pedagogies, and project-based learning
• Comfortable using Learning Management System, and computer systems
• Able to use basic office equipment