Music Teacher

Pueblo School for Arts and Sciences PSAS-Fulton Heights - Pueblo, Colorado Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5947558

Final date to receive applications: Oct 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Music Teacher Job Description

Position Title: Music Teacher

Department: Teaching Staff

Reports To: Principal

Salary Range: $38,723.44 to $64,042.62, annually

No Degree or License: $34,885.47 for 40,011.18

Position Type: Exempt

Schedule: 10-Month Teacher School Calendar

BENEFIT INFORMATION :

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• PSAS pays 70% of your medical benefits, including your family benefits
• Twice your annual salary life insurance
• Long-term Disability coverage
• One planning period per day
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including 11 days per year; a new teacher induction program; and an emerging leader program
• 10 sick and two personal days per year
• Inclusion in the PERA Retirement Program

Primary Role and the School Culture:

The Pueblo School for Arts and Sciences (PSAS) has the mission to provide a robust education based on Paideia Principles. Paideia is an instructional framework that focuses on embedding social-emotional learning and critical thinking across all subjects. As PSAS, we strive to provide a well-rounded education that exceeds the Colorado State Standards. Our core beliefs are centered around fulfilling our mission and supporting teachers, students, and support staff.

At PSAS, we value open communication, inclusiveness, honesty, respect, ethical and moral behavior, and a commitment to the belief that all students deserve an excellent free public education.

In order to support the culture and vision of PSAS, the K-8 Music Teacher will guide a group of students to become critical thinkers. The teacher will work in concert with administration, other teachers, students, and families to deliver a high-quality, differentiated, responsive instructional program. The position is also responsible for monitoring and enforcing building safety, security, and assisting in planning and implementing student programs.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

MINIMUM

REQUIRED:

• 4-year degree from an accredited college or university

PREFERRED:

• Colorado Teaching License
• Previous experience teaching in the K-8 environment
• Previous experience teaching at a charter school
• Demonstrated technology proficiencies in the use of Microsoft Office, Internet, Simple Webpage building, Electronic Gradebook, and Email
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team and create instructional units
• Verifiable experience dealing with conflict resolution
• Verifiable experience working in a position that required organizational and planning skills
• Demonstrated implementation and use of instructional strategies to promote student engagement

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary Skills and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, collaborate about, and execute a program anchored in the Colorado State Standards, Paideia Principles, and other PSAS curricula.
• Deep understanding of childhood development and age-appropriate academic, physical, and social development.
• Develop activities that support units of instruction, including field trips, guest speakers, student exhibitions, cross-grade level or cross-curricular instruction, and community service projects.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and facilitation of network-wide school events, including Fall Fest, Empty Bowls, student performances, celebrations, and other special events. Responsibilities may include coordinating performances and activities, developing event schedules, assisting with logistics and setup,…