Interim G5-8 Music (Choral) & Musical Theatre Teacher

Denver Language School • Denver, CO

14h • $57,120 - $63,036 • Onsite

About The Position

Denver Language School (DLS), a tuition-free public language immersion charter school in East Denver, is hiring an interim Grade 5–8 Music (Choral) and Musical Theatre Teacher for its Gilpin Campus. The appointment is initially for the duration of the 2026–27 school year, with potential for extension. The anticipated start date is November 9, 2026. The role is listed at 0.66–1.0 FTE and may become full-time if the candidate is willing to lead some after-school programming.

The teaching schedule includes Grade 5 general music, one section each Monday through Thursday; two sections of Grade 6 general music, scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays and on Tuesdays and Thursdays; a Grade 7–8 Choir elective; and a Grade 7–8 Musical Theatre elective. The teacher supports student academic growth through DLS pedagogy, effective classroom management and engagement, and authentic teacher–student relationships. The position reports to the campus Principal and/or their designate.

The teacher implements and develops music curriculum, supplements and differentiates instruction, and uses research-based practices and assessment to respond to student needs. The role involves fostering an inclusive and respectful classroom through restorative justice and liberatory design, scaffolding instruction, communicating with families and colleagues, and contributing to curriculum planning and school initiatives. The teacher is expected to build relationships with families and community partners and to reflect on and refine instructional practice.

The annual salary is $57,120 to $63,036. The position is based at the Gilpin Campus, 2949 California St., Denver, CO 80205, and is scheduled for 189 days.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education or a closely related field.
• Passing score on the relevant Praxis Exam, or ability to pass the content-area Praxis within twelve months of hire.
• At least one year of classroom teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

• Two to four years of classroom teaching experience.
• Experience working or living outside the United States.
• Proficient understanding of Colorado Science standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach Grade 5 general music, one section each Monday through Thursday.
• Teach two Grade 6 general music sections, one scheduled Mondays and Wednesdays and the other Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Teach a Grade 7–8 Choir elective and a Grade 7–8 Musical Theatre elective.
• Implement the school's adopted music curriculum with fidelity and purpose, and make curriculum materials engaging and meaningful.
• Design and develop rigorous, standards-aligned music curriculum for grades 6–8, building on the established program and collaborating on vertical alignment.
• Supplement and differentiate curriculum, adapting pacing, content, and delivery to meet diverse learners' needs while maintaining rigor.
• Build authentic relationships with students, foster trust and belonging, and create opportunities for student voice and agency.
• Use varied, research-based, culturally responsive and interactive engagement strategies for middle school learners.
• Apply research-based music education and adolescent learning practices, reflect on instruction, seek feedback, and pursue professional learning.
• Use restorative justice and liberatory design principles to foster reciprocal respect, accountability, repair, community, and an inclusive classroom environment.
• Communicate and collaborate with families, colleagues, school leadership, and community partners to deepen student learning.
• Scaffold instruction with visual, verbal, and written supports and gradually build student independence.
• Administer and analyze formative and summative assessments, adjust instruction, evaluate student growth, and communicate results to students, families, and leadership.
• Plan instruction over short and long terms, manage pacing, grading, and family communication, and respond to competing priorities.
• Contribute to school-wide initiatives and collaborative curriculum planning, demonstrating professionalism and follow-through.
• Lead some after-school hours programming if pursuing the full-time role.

Benefits

• Eight days of PTO, with an option to roll days into the following school year.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance subsidized by the school.
• Employee assistance program and online mental health support paid by the school.
• Early student release each Friday to provide opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
• Discounted rates for after-school Fun Clubs and out-of-state travel for employees’ children.
• Individualized coaching and support, and school-funded professional development.
• Priority in student enrollment for employees’ children, subject to seat availability.
• Short-term disability insurance and term life insurance paid fully by the school.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level