Music Teacher

Westminster Public Schools; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster Public Schools is seeking a licensed Elementary teacher for PK-8 at COLORADO SUMMIT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY. The position emphasizes arts-integrated instruction within the Creative Arts Pipeline to promote student learning across content areas.

Responsibilities include planning aligned to district curriculum, adapting lessons for diverse learners, and collaborating with colleagues to support multi-disciplinary arts integration.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Colorado Teacher License with appropriate endorsement in the area you are teaching or obtain one prior to start.
• Candidates with endorsements in CLDE, Bilingual Ed, Foreign Language, and/or sheltered content or other English Language instructional training desired
• Be up to date on current learning theory and state of the art pedagogy in teaching
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with students, staff members, parents and administrators.
• Has knowledge and experience of and/or willingness to gain knowledge of Competency-based Education approaches.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
• Bilingual desired.
• Experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired.

Responsibilities

• Displays a thorough knowledge of the subject matter and the District's prescribed curriculum.
• Plans instruction consistent with the District's curriculum for assigned subject areas/grade levels.
• Plans for student differences and adjust instruction to meet student needs.
• Implements continuous system of evaluations and provide students with specific feedback.
• Serves as facilitator and coordinator of learning.
• Establishes an effective system for classroom discipline per Board Policy and building regulations.
• Organizes students for effective instruction to maximize the learning time for all students.
• Fulfills contractual and professional responsibilities.
• Submits required student record reports.
• Training in multi-disciplinary arts integration methods and structures
• Participates in regular collaborative meetings and planning sessions to support arts integration across content areas
• Assists in data collection and analysis to assess the effectiveness of the integration model
• Promotes student exploration and experiences in the arts to enhance content acquisition
• Provides arts opportunities for all students, support K – 12 arts programming and sponsor advanced experiences for identified students

Education

Colorado Teacher License with endorsement

Job description

Position Type

Licensed - Elementary, PK-8

Date Posted

7/16/2026

Location

COLORADO SUMMIT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Closing Date

Until filled

Additional Information

8 hours per day, 185 days per year

*Licensed staff new to Westminster Public Schools is contracted for 190 days the first year*

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS & RESUMES RECEIVED IN LIEU OF APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

SUMMARY

The Creative Arts Pipeline is designed to promote student learning in all content areas by integrating an arts perspective and methodology in teaching and learning. The Pipeline also fosters arts exploration for all students and advanced arts study for those who exhibit the aptitude and passion for more in-depth artistic pursuits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a valid Colorado Teacher License with appropriate endorsement in the area you are teaching or obtain one prior to start.
• Candidates with endorsements in CLDE, Bilingual Ed, Foreign Language, and/or sheltered content or other English Language instructional training desired
• Be up to date on current learning theory and state of the art pedagogy in teaching
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with students, staff members, parents and administrators.
• Has knowledge and experience of and/or willingness to gain knowledge of Competency-based Education approaches.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English
• Bilingual desired.
• Experience and/or skills working with culturally diverse populations desired.

Job Responsibilities

• Displays a thorough knowledge of the subject matter and the District's prescribed curriculum.
• Plans instruction consistent with the District's curriculum for assigned subject areas/grade levels.
• Plans for student differences and adjust instruction to meet student needs.
• Implements continuous system of evaluations and provide students with specific feedback.
• Serves as facilitator and coordinator of learning.
• Establishes an effective system for classroom discipline per Board Policy and building regulations.
• Organizes students for effective instruction to maximize the learning time for all students.
• Fulfills contractual and professional responsibilities.
• Submits required student record reports.
• Training in multi-disciplinary arts integration methods and structures
• Participates in regular collaborative meetings and planning sessions to support arts integration across content areas
• Assists in data collection and analysis to assess the effectiveness of the integration model
• Promotes student exploration and experiences in the arts to enhance content acquisition
• Provides arts opportunities for all students, support K � 12 arts programming and sponsor advanced experiences for identified students

Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Westminster Public Schools is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, activities. To request reasonable accommodation or to address matters of discrimination, please contact the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh Street, Westminster, CO 80030, phone: [phone], email: [e-mail]. Although the position is based at a school/department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.