Music Teacher - 1.0 FTE - #118558

Rochester; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools in Rochester, MN, seeks a Full-time Elementary Music Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year, split 0.5 FTE at Churchill and 0.5 FTE at Hoover. The position is prorated based on hire date and licensure, with salary details outlined in the REA contract.

The ideal candidate holds a Minnesota PELSB license in Instrumental and Classroom Music; Rochester Public Schools prioritizes licensed teachers for the assigned subject and grade.

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required: Instrumental and Classroom Music
• RPS makes an effort to hire teachers with a full standard license in the assigned subject and/or grade level

Skills

Music theory

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Education

Minnesota PELSB license

Instrumental and Classroom Music

Job description

POSITION: Full-time, 1.0 FTE Elementary Music Teacher position (.5 FTE Churchill and .5 FTE Hoover) available for the 2026-2027 school year.

WORK CALENDARS: Click link to view calendars with work days.

2026-2027 REA Calendar

SALARY: Prorated based upon hire date.

Based on level of education and full years of licensed teaching experience.

Click link below to review the 2025-2027 REA Contract containing salary schedule.

REA Contract 2025-2027

QUALIFICATIONS: Current Minnesota PELSB license in appropriate area preferred and/or required: Instrumentaland Classroom Music

RPS makes an effort to hire teachers with a full standard license in the assigned subject and/or grade level.

Hiring Manager: Erin Rahman, Churchill/Hoover Principal

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources: [e-mail]

Commitment to Equity:

Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve.We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

District Information: To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.