Music Teacher (Part-Time)

Music Teacher

High Rockies Community School, 2026–27 · Part-time

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Likely based at one campus — middle schoolers from both Sacramento Creek Ranch and Alma will choose art or music as their elective, with music students grouped together at a single site

Status: Part-time · Non-exempt

Hours: To be scoped with the successful candidate — see note below

Compensation: $36.37–$47.36/hour, aligned with the HRCS teacher salary schedule 

Benefits: All employees receive Colorado HWFA paid sick leave, FAMLI paid family and medical leave, PERA retirement, and most Fridays off. This part-time position is not eligible for PTO or the ICHRA health-insurance contribution.

Application deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled

Spark a love of music. Build an ensemble. Play with the mountains.

The Music Teacher’s main focus is building an instrumental music program for HRCS’s older students — primarily middle schoolers — culminating in a small band or ensemble (woodwinds, brass, percussion, guitar, strings, or a mix — we’re open to what the group is drawn to and what the teacher can support). Students learn to play an instrument, build ensemble skills, and work toward informal performances. Depending on interest, capacity, and your proposed model, the role may also include sessions for younger grades (e.g., 3rd–5th, and possibly K–2).

This role is intentionally a little open-ended: we’re looking for a musician who loves working with kids and can help shape what an HRCS band program looks like. Interested applicants are encouraged to send a letter of interest along with a brief proposal for how they’d structure an instrumental program here — or simply reach out to set up a time to brainstorm together.

Note on hours: For reference, our Art Teacher currently meets each of our three classes for one hour every other Tuesday (about twice a month); a rehearsing band program would likely need a more frequent cadence — somewhere between once or twice a week and every other week. We’re open to a hybrid model (in-person and virtual), and welcome candidates to propose the structure that would work best.

What You’ll Do

• Design and lead an instrumental music program for HRCS’s older students, building toward a small band/ensemble — woodwinds, brass, percussion, guitar, strings, or a mix, depending on student interest.
• Teach foundational instrumental technique and ensemble skills, with sessions building toward informal performances or showcases.
• Help students and families navigate instrument acquisition — guidance on rental options, sizing/fit, and instrument care — coordinating with the Operations team on logistics as needed.
• Help determine, in partnership with the Executive Director, whether and how the program extends to younger grades (e.g., 3rd–5th and/or K–2), based on your proposed model and program capacity.
• Incorporate nature-based and place-based music experiences where possible, connecting music-making to HRCS’s outdoor, community-centered mission.
• Support school community events (performances, showcases, celebrations) by preparing and presenting student music.

We’re Looking for Someone Who…

• Has experience teaching or coaching instrumental music — woodwinds, brass, guitar, strings, or similar — ideally with upper-elementary or middle school students.
• Can help build a program from the ground up: comfortable proposing structure, repertoire, and pacing rather than following a prescribed curriculum.
• Is willing to help students and families navigate instrument rentals and care.
• Is flexible about scope — this role may expand to include younger grades over time.
• Believes in HRCS’s mission of outdoor, community-centered learning.

How to Apply

• To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, and a brief proposal for how you’d approach an HRCS instrumental program (or just reach out to set up a brainstorm conversation) to jobs@highrockiescommunityschool.org.

Employment Eligibility, Licensure & Background Checks

• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check and CBI/FBI fingerprint-based screening, consistent with C.R.S. § 22-32-109.7 and § 22-30.5-110.7 (charter schools).
• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check; current CPR/First Aid certification preferred. The selected candidate must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).
• HRCS employees are mandatory reporters of suspected child abuse or neglect under C.R.S. § 19-3-304.

Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

High Rockies Community School is an equal opportunity employer. HRCS does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

HRCS complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable Colorado law and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process and employment. To request an accommodation, contact the Executive Director at jobs@highrockiescommunityschool.org.

Physical & Essential Function Requirements

• This role requires the ability to stand, walk, and move about indoor and outdoor learning environments; work outdoors in varying mountain weather; set up and move instruments and equipment; and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Terms

• Classification: Non-exempt (hourly), part-time, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Employment with HRCS is at-will and may be ended by either the employee or the school at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with applicable law and any written agreement.
• This posting describes the general nature and level of work and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities; duties may be added, removed, or changed at any time, and other duties may be assigned.