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Music Teacher - Primary School (K-3)
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Position Summary
The Primary School Music Teacher is responsible for providing engaging, developmentally appropriate, standards-based music instruction for students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade. This position promotes creativity, self-expression, collaboration, and appreciation for music while supporting students' academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development. The teacher plays an important role in building positive relationships with students and fostering a safe, structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment through consistent expectations, active engagement, and positive behavior supports.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Embrace and help grow the mission of Pleasant Valley which is to "engage, inspire, and empower each student towards academic excellence and citizenship".
- Deliver engaging, standards-aligned music instruction for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade.
- Foster student creativity, self-expression, musical appreciation, teamwork, and confidence through developmentally appropriate music activities and instruction.
- Teach foundational music concepts including rhythm, melody, movement, singing, listening, and instrument use.
- Plan and implement lessons and activities that meet the needs of diverse learners and varying developmental levels.
- Differentiate instruction and activities to support students with IEPs, 504 plans, behavioral needs, and varying ability levels.
- Establish and maintain a safe, structured, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
- Teach, model, and reinforce appropriate behavior, participation, and classroom expectations during all instructional activities.
- Use positive behavior supports, restorative practices, and trauma-informed strategies to support student success and self-regulation.
- Observe, assess, and evaluate student participation, progress, and performance.
- Communicate regularly with students, families, administration, and staff regarding student progress and concerns as needed.
- Collaborate with classroom teachers, special education staff, intervention staff, and administration to support student growth and achievement.
- Prepare students for performances, assemblies, concerts, or school events as assigned.
- Ensure the safety and proper use of musical instruments, instructional materials, and classroom equipment.
- Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, arrival, dismissal, assemblies, and other school settings as assigned.
- Participate in professional development, school improvement efforts, and district initiatives as applicable.
- Other duties as assigned by administration.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Skills
- Must hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate Music endorsement.
- Must have a positive attitude and positive approach to meeting the needs of all students.
- Demonstrate strong classroom management using consistent expectations, positive behavior supports, and developmentally appropriate strategies.
- Ability to organize and safely manage large groups of students in active classroom settings.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
- Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, creativity, and strong communication skills.
- Organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work effectively with students of varying academic, behavioral, developmental, and social-emotional needs.
- Demonstrates consistent attendance, reliability, and professionalism.
Salary/Benefits
Salary & Benefits
- Salary Schedule: Determined by years of experience and total graduate semester hours. A teacher can increase their salary by moving down the salary schedule with more experience, by moving horizontally towards the advanced degree columns, or by doing both.
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
Additional Notes
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and actively supervise students for extended periods of time.
- Ability to demonstrate musical activities and safely use classroom instruments and equipment.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move instructional materials and equipment as needed.
- Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to behavioral, medical, or safety situations.
How to Apply
Apply online at www.pv62.com/employment
Email Address
bbobbitt@pv62.com
School District
https://www.pv62.com/employment.html
ILearn Link
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Report Card Link
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Job Posting Date
5/28/2026
Start Date
8/3/2026
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District Name Pleasant Valley Elem #62 Building Name Primary School Address 4623 W. Redbud Dr.
Peoria, IL 61604 Phone (309) 673-6750 Fax (309)679-0652 IASA Region Central IL Valley County Peoria Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Music Grade Level Elementary
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