Music Teacher

About Parker Core Knowledge

At Parker Core Knowledge, we’re looking for innovative, passionate educators who are excited to prepare students for a successful future. If you bring creativity, energy, and a talent for making learning meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

As a proud recipient of the U.S. Department of Education’s 2023 National Blue Ribbon School award, PCK delivers a rigorous Core Knowledge curriculum that drives academic excellence. Our school has earned top honors, including being ranked the #1 school in Douglas County and the #1 charter school in Colorado by U.S. News & World Report.

We offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package for full-time staff, including 100% employer-paid medical, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. Our supportive leadership team is dedicated to your professional growth, offering mentorship, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement.

PCK is more than just a school, it’s a vibrant, tight-knit community where families and staff work together to create a warm and welcoming environment. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and join a forward-thinking educational team, we invite you to apply.

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Music Teacher

Reports To: Academic Director 
Primary Function: To provide quality instruction to maximize student learning and achievement.
Hours: M-F; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Start Date: July 29, 2026
Anticipated Salary: $52,000-$64,000

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Requirements

Educational Level: Bachelor's Degree
Certification/License Required: Teaching Certificate preferred
Experience: Experience teaching theater/music in a K-8 setting preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong classroom management skills required, strong written and verbal communication skills, extensive knowledge in music theory, voice, and theater.

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Essential Duties

Create lesson plans related to both music and theater.

Assist students in creating their own dramatic pieces.

Produce and direct plays for school and public performances

Hold auditions to select cast and assign parts, help to assemble and manage lighting and sets, and hold rehearsals to ensure students have mastered their parts.

Assign non-performing students to backstage production tasks, such as constructing, painting, moving scenery, operating stage light, and sound equipment.

Teach choir, band, orchestra, or a combination of all.

Work with students on plays, concerts, and other events that include music.

Teach music theory and other music related curriculum as directed by the school.

Assign practice and other music-related homework and test students on their knowledge.

Keep grades, meet with parents, and share progress reports.

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Anticipated Salary and Benefits

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $52,000-$64,000, depending on experience and skill level. 

PCK offers medical, dental and vision benefits, health savings plan, short and long term disability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, participation in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) defined benefit plan, employee assistance plan, paid HFWA leave, paid vacation leave and other voluntary benefits.

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It is the policy of the Parker Core Knowledge to seek and employ the best-qualified personnel without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, or disability. Furthermore, it is PCK’s policy to ensure equal opportunity for the advancement of staff members and equal treatment in the areas of upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination.