Job: Elementary Music Teacher

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $45,186-$77,720/yr.

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description:

Start Date: Anticipated July 30^th for the 2026-2027 School Year
Position Type: Full-time, 169 days per year
Location: Harrison K-8

Salary: Pay for this position is determined by the 169-day Teacher Salary Schedule and based on education and experience. Salary Range $45,186-$77,720.

Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, and other optional benefit elections. Longevity and professional development incentives. Preschool options are available for employees with children. Paid Parental Leave. College reimbursements for staff attending preschool courses.  

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

• Valid Colorado Teacher License, Music Endorsement, or be eligible to apply
• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Skilled in both general and instrumental music instructional strategies
• Familiarity with the State of Colorado Music Standards
• Familiarity with the curriculum Quavers preferred
• Strong knowledge of literacy development, instructional programs and practices, and assessment 
• Ability to employ a variety of instructional techniques and strategies
• Desire to incorporate a hands-on learning approach with traditional curriculum
• Promote learning skills of critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity
• Ability to create a positive learning environment for elementary-aged children
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work with classroom teachers to facilitate/coordinate scheduling of classes and conferences with parents
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Must pass pre-employment physical
• Ability to work cooperatively in a school atmosphere with staff members, students, and the public 
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Knowledge of student developmental stages
• Ability to communicate with multiple publics
• Resilience and flexibility in the face of change
• Ability to read and write in order to comply with directions and instructions to complete tasks and establish priorities. 
• Possess skills to be able to utilize basic technology as directed by the District to communicate and function effectively.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Teachers are held to high expectations for their performance to ensure the success of the individual and the District in serving students and the community.  Teachers are held to the District’s Licensed Personnel Performance Evaluation SystemState’s Quality Standards point to fulfillment of the teaching responsibility.  A teacher’s demonstrated effectiveness is based on the following standards: 

Quality Standard I: Teachers demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach.

Quality Standard II:  Teachers establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.

Quality Standard III:  Teachers plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students

Quality Standard IV: Teachers demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.

TO APPLY:  

A district application must be completed online at https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/canoncityschools

Anticipated Timeline for Hiring:

Screening of applications: Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Open until filled. Applications must be complete and submitted to be considered.

Inquiries may be made to Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, 101 North 14^th Street, Cañon City, CO, 81212, 719-276-5700.

Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity 

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.

Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees, and members of the public.  Complaints may be filed verbally, in writing or anonymously.  If you wish to file a complaint using the district complaint form, please submit to: Ms. Jamie Davis, Director of Human Resources, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, 101 North 14^th Street, Cañon City, Colorado 81212 – Telephone: (719)276-5700, Email:jamie.davis@canoncityschools.org

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.