Position Type: Part-Time with Potential Full-Time Opportunity
We are seeking a passionate and collaborative educator to join our school community in a part-time teaching role. For candidates interested in a full-time position, there may be an opportunity to partner with another local charter school to create a full-time teaching assignment.
This unique opportunity offers flexibility, professional collaboration, and the ability to make an impact across multiple school communities while maintaining a consistent teaching focus. We welcome educators who are student-centered, adaptable, and excited to be part of a supportive and mission-driven environment.
Position Purpose
To develop students' interest, abilities, talents and skills for musical expression and creativity as well as appreciation by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities/outcomes; developing lesson plans; modeling the necessary skills to performing assigned tasks; providing a safe and optimal learning environment; and providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectations, goals, etc.
Essential Functions
- Develops and administers school music curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives.
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for music instruction.
- Teaches knowledge and skills in music, following the course of study adopted by the Board of Education, and other appropriate learning activities.
- Conducts ongoing assessment of student skills and learning in music techniques and expression, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed.
- Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time.
- Instructs pupils in proper care and use of tools and equipment used in music classes.
- Evaluates each pupil's performance and growth in knowledge and prepares progress reports.
- Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
- Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance as required by district procedures and applicable laws.
- Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
- Ensures that student conduct conforms to the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
- Coordinates with other school professional staff members, and participates in faculty meetings and committees.
- Selects and requisitions appropriate books, materials, instructional aids and other supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records.
Certification/License
- Colorado State Certification as a Music Teacher or as required for position.
Collaboration with Milliken Elementary: Elementary Music Teacher .5 FTE (Potential FT in partnership with Civica Academy) - Weld County School District
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
