K-8th Music Teacher

Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen

Contract type
Full-Time
Closing date
May 15, 2026 12:00 AM
Location
Evergreen, CO
Salary
$ 54,500 - 70,500 per year

Make an impact at Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen! Our amazing community offers small class sizes, great students, fun staff, engaged families, a professional Board and helpful community partners. At RMAE, you have the freedom to manage your own classroom while still being supported by administration and team members. As a public charter school in Jeffco, RMAE enjoys the flexibility to be innovative and self-governing. If you enjoy collaboration and an inclusive environment, RMAE is the place for you! 

Visit www.RMAE.org to learn more about our unique culture.

What You’ll Do

As our K-8 Music Teacher, your primary focus will be:

  • Inspiring Artistry: Create and implement engaging daily lessons aligned with the Core Knowledge sequence, fostering both intellectual and social development through music.
  • Performance & Practice: Lead students in discovering their musical talents, overseeing classroom routines that promote respect, cooperation, and creative risk-taking.
  • Instructional Innovation: Integrate technology into your teaching strategies and use data-driven instruction to differentiate for diverse learners.
  • Community Connection: Collaborate with colleagues to meet students’ academic and social-emotional needs, and maintain proactive, professional communication with families.
  • Cultural Leadership: Model and promote RMAE’s Core Virtues while providing a safe, positive, and high-energy educational environment.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or a related field.
  • Licensure: Valid Colorado teaching license with a Music endorsement (or "Highly Qualified" status).
  • Mindset: A willingness to grow professionally and a commitment to working within a team-oriented charter environment.
  • Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication; ability to pivot creatively to meet student needs.
  • Bonus Points: Previous experience in a charter school setting is a significant plus.

Compensation & Benefits 

  • Salary range: $54,500-70,500, determined by experience and qualifications 
  • 182 day contract 
  • PERA (Public Employees’ Retirement Association of Colorado)
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available
  • Life Insurance (premium paid by RMAE) 
  • Paid Time off 
  • Professional Development Opportunities 
  • Additional Pay available for leadership/milestones 
  • School-issued laptop

To apply, please submit the following to [email protected]

  • letter of interest 
  • current resume 
  • three professional references (includes most recent supervisor/evaluator) 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

RMAE does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.

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