The Aspen Community School is a public charter school in Woody Creek, Colorado serving 135 students. Our highly respected school provides a balanced, integrated curriculum that incorporates intentional community values, individual character development, and strong academic skills woven into project-based learning opportunities and intentional field experiences. Aspen Community School is one of two K-8 public charter schools of Compass, who share the Mission of fostering lifelong learning and empowering individuals to take responsibility for themselves, their learning and their community (www.discovercompass.org).

At Aspen Community School, we understand that rigorous academics alone are insufficient to prepare our students for success in a world in which innovation, problem solving, and the ability to work collaboratively are more prized than ever. Our small class sizes (average of 15) ensure that students feel heard and supported by their community. Character, compassion, creativity, and critical thinking skills are hallmarks of ACS graduates.

ACS is a teacher-powered school: Teachers work together to drive decisions concerning curriculum, academic schedules, school calendar, discipline, and take collective responsibility for the success and growth of the school. Teachers at ACS embrace the creative and collaborative nature of a teacher-powered model, because it allows us to make changes that are in the best interests of our students.

The Aspen Community School is seeking a full-time K-8 Music and Performance Arts Teacher with a strong background in music instruction ranging from choir to instruments for the 2025-2026 school year.

Position Title: K-8 Music & Performance Arts Teacher

Reports to: Casey White, ACS Principal

Classification: Certified Full-time Exempt

Contract Period: 9 Month (186 days) at 1.0 FTE

Primary Location: Aspen Community School, Woody Creek, CO

Compensation: $57,000 - $68,000

ACS Teacher Salary Schedule

Campus housing is available to this position.

Please submit resume and cover letter directly to Casey White: cwhite@discovercompass.org

DO NOT apply through SchoolSpring for this position

The K-8 Music and Performance Arts Teacher Responsibilities & Dispositions:

Establish a safe, respectful learning environment for all students, integrating ACS expectations for academic excellence, relevance, and focus on relationships. Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons to K to 8th grade students within an integrated teaching model. Create lessons aligned with current music standards, with established clear objectives and drive instruction through formative and summative assessments. Support and prepare students for performance opportunities such as All School Meetings, the ACS Spring Musical, and additional community celebrations. Demonstrate a mastery of related subject matter, instructional skills, and resource materials for course(s) taught. Demonstrate a strong example of healthy singing Differentiate instruction for students based on their educational needs, abilities, and interests. Engage parents in the education of their children. Strong desire to be a part of a high functioning, positive, and energetic teaching team and community. Willingness to support schoolwide programs such as outdoor education, the Winter Festival, the Spring Musical and classroom curriculum. Collaborate with the visual arts program. ACS Spring Musical:

Each year ACS puts together an original, all-school musical, using both original and published music. Each grade level spends 30-50 minutes per day in rehearsal for one month, culminating in two community performances. Duties for the music teacher include: Creating level appropriate melodies and accompaniment for lyrics written by the director Delegating song writing of some music to other previous songwriters Compiling, transposing, and editing sheet music as needed for a small combo Handling the process of obtaining proper licensing for published music Creating a small combo of hired or student instrumentalists to serve as the orchestra Collaborating with the director to create daily rehearsal schedules Running music rehearsals for each grade level Conducting the combo and directing the students from the "pit" in performances, as needed Qualification Requirements: Current Colorado Teaching License Current CPR/First Aid Certification (attainable upon hire) Degree in Education (Masters preferred) Teaching Experience- preferred 3 years