Music Teacher

HIRING FOR 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR

RE-1 Valley School District is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Kindergarten‑2nd grade Music Teacher who is passionate about building foundational music skills while fostering joy, creativity, and confidence in young learners.

We are looking for an educator who understands early childhood development and can create engaging, age‑appropriate music experiences that support rhythm, movement, singing and basic music literacy.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

SALARY RANGE & CATEGORY: $44,000 - $65,853 on Teacher Salary Schedule

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

WORK CALENDAR: 167 days

FTE: 1.0

Full‑time with benefits; 4‑day school week (Tuesday‑Friday)

The K2 Music Teacher provides engaging, developmentally appropriate music instruction that supports students' artistic expression, foundational music skills, and overall cognitive and social development. The teacher fosters creativity, collaboration, and performance readiness in a safe and supportive learning environment.

• Instruction & Curriculum
  • Plan and deliver standards‑based music instruction aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards for Music.
  • Teach foundational skills including rhythm, steady beat, pitch matching, tempo, dynamics, and basic notation.
  • Incorporate singing, movement, instruments, listening activities, and creative expression.
  • Use age‑appropriate instructional strategies tailored to early learners.
  • Integrate cross‑curricular connections where appropriate.
• Classroom Environment
  • Establish a positive and structured classroom environment.
  • Teach and reinforce classroom procedures for instrument care and safe participation.
  • Promote collaboration and confidence in performance.
• Assessment & Growth
  • Assess student progress in foundational music skills.
  • Provide feedback to students and communicate progress with families.
  • Adjust instruction based on student developmental levels.
• Performances & School Involvement
  • Coordinate and prepare students for grade‑level performances (if applicable).
  • Support school events and programs involving music.
  • Maintain music equipment and inventory.
• Collaboration & Professional Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers and staff.
  • Participate in professional learning communities and professional development.
  • Maintain current licensure.
  • Follow district policies and procedures.
• Professional Responsibilities
  • Support district and building improvement goals.
  • Comply with standard practices and ethical conduct toward information, technology, students, colleagues, school officials, parents, and the community, exemplifying the highest standards of professional commitment.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education preferred and will be given first consideration.
• Currently hold a Colorado teaching license with appropriate endorsement or have licensure application in process (additional coursework required for eligibility toward a Colorado Teacher License will be completed within an agreed‑upon timeframe).
• Currently hold a Colorado Substitute Teaching License if Teacher License is not completed.
• Experience in primary grades preferred.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate music instruction.
• Experience organizing elementary performances.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Ability to integrate movement and cross‑curricular connections.

• Knowledge of early childhood development and primary‑grade learners.
• Understanding of foundational music concepts such as rhythm, pitch, tempo, and dynamics.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, age‑appropriate music lessons.
• Skill in teaching through singing, movement, and classroom instruments.
• Strong classroom management skills appropriate for young students.
• Ability to create a positive, structured, and energetic learning environment.
• Ability to assess student progress and adjust instruction as needed.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Classroom setting.
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move classroom instruments (up to 30 pounds).
• Frequent bending, kneeling, and movement during instruction.
• Occasional evening events…