Music Teacher

AXL AcademyAurora, CO
Onsite

About The Position

To plan, implement, and sustain high-quality elective instruction that engages students in creative expression, inquiry, and skill development. The Elective / Specials Teacher promotes academic rigor, character development, and joy through a vertically aligned curriculum that complements core content areas. This role supports AXL Academy's mission through active student engagement, public performances, interdisciplinary collaboration, and participation in school-wide events such as Expedition Nights and Student-Led Conferences.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in education, fine arts, physical education, or related field
  • Valid Colorado teaching license or eligibility in an appropriate subject area
  • Experience planning and delivering instruction in an elective or specials content
  • Strong classroom management skills and commitment to equity
  • CLDE certification (required for all teachers hired in 2021–22 or later)

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in project-based, inquiry-based, or Expeditionary Learning settings
  • Background in performance, design, visual arts, PE, music, or other enrichment disciplines
  • Familiarity with interdisciplinary planning and vertical curriculum design
  • Bilingual or multilingual proficiency

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver engaging elective instruction aligned with Colorado Academic Standards and AXL's instructional model.
  • Develop and implement vertically aligned units that support student growth from grade to grade.
  • Incorporate student voice, real-world connections, and project-based learning in lessons.
  • Differentiate instruction to support diverse learners, including students with IEPs and multilingual learners.
  • Use relevant technology and instructional tools to enhance learning and creative expression.
  • Establish clear learning targets and success criteria for each lesson and unit.
  • Use formative and summative assessments to monitor progress and inform instruction.
  • Provide timely, constructive feedback to students.
  • Maintain accurate records of student performance and communicate progress to families as needed.
  • Create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative classroom environment that supports student risk-taking and expression.
  • Maintain consistent classroom routines and expectations aligned with AXL's restorative culture and behavior systems.
  • Supervise and support student conduct during class transitions, lunch/recess, and school events.
  • Build strong relationships with students and families that support academic and artistic growth.
  • Plan and facilitate student performances, showcases, or exhibitions of learning at least once per year.
  • Contribute to school-wide events including Expedition Nights, Student-Led Conferences, and community celebrations.
  • Collaborate with core content teachers to integrate elective skills into interdisciplinary projects or expeditions when appropriate.
  • Participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and collaborate with colleagues to ensure vertical alignment and skill progression.
  • Contribute to shared curriculum resources and continuous improvement of elective programming.
  • Engage in coaching cycles, staff meetings, and professional development aligned with school goals.
  • Uphold FERPA and maintain ethical and confidential documentation of student data.
  • Design meaningful experiences that ignite student creativity, collaboration, and reflection.
  • Participate fully in school events and community-building initiatives.
  • Foster student ownership, choice, and identity through diverse learning opportunities.
  • Create a classroom culture that values student voice and growth.
  • Support measurable growth in student performance, engagement, and artistic or physical development.
  • Contribute to a vertically coherent and rigorous electives program that complements core instruction.
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