Music Teachers for hire in Chicago, IL
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3,030
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Leadership
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 48%
- Bachelor's degree
- 41%
- Doctorate
- 11%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 90%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS (CPS)
Guitar Center
Forbes Music Company
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 50%
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Last updated: Nov 9, 2026
Music Teacher: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $78,946 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,545 – $133,903 yearly
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Private Instructor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsPersonal Assistant ExperienceTeachingMusic Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationLife Insurance LicenseDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTeachingSchool ExperienceTeaching MusicSouthwest Cook County Spec Ed, Braun Educational Center
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationLBS1Substitute Teaching CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's License+7 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningVocal MusicPiano & Theory Instructor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPublic SpeakingLeadershipFoley RecordingVocal MusicDirector/Writer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
LeadershipWorking with StudentsTeachingCurriculum DevelopmentCurriculum DesignExperience Working with Post-Secondary StudentsK-8 General Music Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsBehavior ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentCurriculum DesignConflict ManagementRestorative Justice Disciplinary Approach
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What's the average time to fill a music teacher role?
The average time to fill a music teacher role is 205 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do music teachers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a music teacher include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for music teachers?
Common licenses or certifications for music teachers include: Teaching Certification, Professional Educator License and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to music teachers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to music teachers include: southwest cook county spec ed, braun educational center, k-8 general music teacher and music composer/arranger, editor and sound designer.
What level of education is common for a music teacher?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a music teacher in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a music teacher?
Most music teachers have 55 years of professional experience.
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