545101true545101falseSubmission for the position Citywide Teacher - Arts Education - Job Number 2600001Yfalse545101falsetrueCitywide Teacher - Arts Education2600001Y2600001YJan 15 2026 12:70:06 PMJan 15 2026 12:70:06 PMCentral-42 W. Madison MarketingCentral-42 W. Madison MarketingUnion PositionUnion PositionExemptExempt
Chicago Public Schools CPS is a district on the rise serving over 325000 students in 500 schools and employing over 45000 people most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student in every school and every neighborhood has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college career and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student every school and every community. Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students - student-centered whole child equity academic excellence community partnership and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous joyful and equitable learning experience.
The Department of Arts Education DAE leads CPSs commitment to expanding equitable high-quality arts learning across the district. DAE supports PK-12 instruction in dance music theatre visual arts and media arts through professional learning curriculum guidance resource development and citywide arts initiatives. Citywide Teacher - Arts Educations work in partnership with DAE leadership Network Chiefs and school principals to provide direct instructional services to schools without stable arts staffing.
Job Summary Reporting to the Director of Arts Education within the DAE the Citywide Teacher - Arts Education is a full-time CPS fine arts educator assigned to support multiple elementary schools that have limited or vacant fine arts staffing. As outlined in Article 49-19 of the CTU-CPS Collective Bargaining Agreement these itinerant teachers fill critical instructional gaps by providing direct high-quality arts instruction while ensuring equitable access to arts education for students across the district. The teacher may travel between assigned schools provides instruction aligned with CPS arts standards collaborates with school leaders and DAE staff and supports classroom environments that reflect the districts arts education vision. This is a 39.6-week role that will work and be paid according to the collective bargaining agreement with the Chicago Teachers Union. The Citywide Teacher - Arts Education will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
• Provide high-quality standards-aligned fine arts instruction dance music theatre visual arts or media arts across multiple assigned schools on a rotating schedule. • Design and implement lesson plans that support student creativity skill development and engagement in alignment with CPS Arts Education Plan 2.0 and CPS instructional frameworks. • Collaborate with school leaders and the Citywide Coordinator to support scheduling school readiness instructional needs and progress monitoring. • Participate in professional learning collaborative planning and coaching sessions facilitated by DAE. • Maintain accurate instructional records student data e.g. grades attendance etc. and service logs across multiple school sites. • Communicates with parents or guardians and counsels students on the students academic progress attendance and conduct. • Contribute to districtwide arts initiatives showcases exhibitions and arts-integrated learning opportunities as needed. • Other duties as assigned
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities the Citywide Teacher - Arts Education must possess the following qualifications:
Education Required Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university Valid teaching certificate Professional Educators License PEL issued by the Illinois State Board of Education ISBE with appropriate fine arts endorsement Dance Music Theatre or Visual Arts Masters degree in Arts Education or related field preferred
Experience Required Successful completion of all student teaching requirements as well as all course work required to obtain the appropriate teaching licenses issued by the Illinois State Board of Education required Experience teaching in diverse school settings or across multiple grade levels is preferred Experience designing arts curriculum integrating arts into other content areas or contributing to arts programming preferred
Other Requirements Travel between school sites on a weekly or daily schedule is required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Strong understanding of arts-specific pedagogy and developmentally appropriate practice for elementary students. Ability to deliver high-quality standards-aligned instruction across varied school environments. Flexibility and problem-solving skills needed to work successfully across multiple sites with different structures and resources. Strong organizational and time-management skills including maintaining consistent schedules and documentation across schools. Ability to build positive relationships with students staff administrators and central office partners. Commitment to equity culturally responsive instruction and expanding access to arts education.
Benefits Health & Wellness Your Care Your Choice CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. Youll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs Medical Plan Options Pharmacy Dental Vision Behavioral Health & EAP Employee Wellness Program Financial Security Planning for Today and Tomorrow We understand the importance of financial stability which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options Basic Life Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Pension Plans Supplemental Retirement Plans 403b and 457b Flexible Spending Accounts FSAs Spot Pet Insurance Work-Life Balance Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies Paid Leave Sick Leave Vacation Days Parental Leaves Short-Term Disability Religious Holidays Leaves Reference the Chicago Public Schools A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.
Conditions of Employment As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools CPS employees are required to EstablishMaintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporarypart-time positions however all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.