What are the responsibilities and job description for the Music Teacher position at SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. RE-1, VALLEY?
- HIRING FOR 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR**
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)
Position Summary
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.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum
- Plan and deliver standards-based music instruction aligned to 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
- Establish a positive and structured classroom environment
- Teach and reinforce classroom procedures for instrument care and safe participation
- Promote collaboration and confidence in performance
- Assess student progress in foundational music skills
- Provide feedback to students and communicate progress with families
- Adjust instruction based on student developmental levels
- Coordinate and prepare students for grade-level performances (if applicable)
- Support school events and programs involving music
- Maintain music equipment and inventory
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and staff
- Participate in professional learning communities and professional development
- Maintain current licensure
- Follow district policies and procedures
- Maintain current licensure
- Participate in professional development
- Follow district policies and procedures
- Support district and building improvement goals
- RE-1 Valley employees shall comply with standard practices and ethical conduct toward information and information technology, students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community. In conscientiously conducting his or her affairs, the employee shall exemplify 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 is required or must 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 (parent conferences, school activities)
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions - CLICK HERE
Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with district policy and the Colorado Teacher Evaluation System.
Application And Selection Procedure
- Candidates: Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/re1valley/onlineapp/
- Completed and submitted online application.
- A current cover letter or letter of interest detailing information about the candidate and their interest in the position.
- A current, professional resume.
- Three current professional letters of reference.
- Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, and a limited number of candidates are selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon completing the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.
RE-1 Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits, which may include:
- Employer-paid health insurance.
- Optional dental and vision insurance.
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Plans
- Retirement Savings Plans
Insurance Information - CLICK HERE
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Additional Notation
All staff are to be cognizant of policies regarding confidentiality. All District Board of Education policies may be viewed from the District's website.
RE-1 Valley School District has two high schools, one middle school, one junior high school, three elementary schools and two preschools and serves approximately 1,910 students in the Sterling and Iliff/Crook areas, employing about 400 staff. RE-1 Valley School District utilizes a 4-day school week schedule (Tuesday-Friday).
RE-1 Valley employs highly qualified, dedicated staff who believe our mission is to prepare all students for productive, successful lives beyond school through a balanced curriculum, activities, community experiences, global awareness, high expectations and interaction among students, parents and community. Visit the District website at www.re1valleyschools.org for more information including updated job postings and salary schedules.
Caliche Elementary and Caliche Jr/Sr High School, located outside Iliff, CO, are a part of RE-1 Valley School District. The District Administration Center is located in Sterling, CO (Logan County) in the Northeastern corner of Colorado on Interstate 76 alongside the Platte River. Having the largest population, approximately 13,900, in Logan County and much of the surrounding area, Sterling offers shopping, restaurants, numerous parks, a recreation center, access to medical care and is located near North Sterling Reservoir. Sterling is approximately 1 1/2 hours from Denver International Airport and 2 hours from Denver and the Front Range (I-25 corridor).
RE-1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RE-1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Salary : $44,000 - $65,853