MUSIC TEACHER

Kindergarten to 4th Grade

Eagle County Charter Academy

Part Time

Position Start Date: August 11, 2025

End Date: May 29, 2026

Days: Monday - Thursday 12:30 - 3:30pm (.3 fte)

Starting Pay (based on licensing/experience) : $17,000 with a CO teaching license or $25.00/hour without a license

*Can be combined with other roles for full time hours/benefits

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

Plans instruction and assessment aligned with the Colorado Academic Standards for Music. Supervises assigned grade level students and maintains a positive learning environment. Adapt instruction to meet the individual learning needs of all students resulting in an increased probability of advancing their achievement. Primary professional efforts are directed toward the development and success of their individual professional goals and specifically towards instructional improvement and the development of expertise in all areas of instruction. Maintain positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members.

SUPERVISED BY: School Principal/Assistant Principal

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS: Teach Colorado music standards for grades Kindergarten through 4th, including introduction to musical instruments (i.e. recorder). Participate in group meetings focusing on student learning and individual growth goals/goals. Participate in the development and enhancement of a school-wide culture that promotes professional growth and student learning. Provide support and knowledge that inspires and encourages the professional growth of teachers at meetings and school-wide as resources are utilized for the enhancement of student learning. Contribute to the professional development of other teachers including but not limited to modeling the use and application of best practices, and peer support with lesson planning and designing consistent with state standards. Teach to an identified learning objective, presents content accurately, implements a variety of instructional strategies, checks frequently for student understanding, and monitors student progress. Adapt instruction to meet the learning needs of all students thus increasing the probability of advancing their achievement. Uses analytic tools to break down assessment data to drive instruction. Promote and maintain student behavior expectations conducive to learning and maximizing learning time. Establish and demonstrate positive relations with students, parents, other staff members, and the community.