Elementary Music Teacher Full or Part Time

Contact the Elem Principal, Ashley Johnston at AJohnston@southrouttk12.org with questions. See the attached job description link to view the job description. This post is for a full time music teacher, but we would be interested do do a part time as well. The job and salary posted is for a full time job. Full Time, Licensed teacher: $47,613-$87,628 annually, depending on experience and education.

Willing to discuss a half time teacher if needed, with a salary of $23,806-$43,814 depending on education and experience. The South Routt School District is designated "Accredited with Distinction" by the Colorado Dept. of Education for the last three years . The SOROCO Middle School has earned the John Irwin School of Excellence for the past two years, as well as the MS Governor's Distinguished Improvement award for the past four years.

Our District Mission is to develop career-connected, community-based, and academically prepared students in a safe environment. We strive to be the best small school district in Colorado, meeting the academic, social-emotional and future needs of our students. The South Routt Elementary and Pre-school are located in Yampa, CO and the SOROCO Middle and High Schools are located in Oak Creek, CO.

With an average of 350-400 students, Pre-K thru 12th grade, teachers at South Routt schools enjoy small class sizes and more personable teaching experiences.

Qualifications

Colorado Dept. of Education (CDE) Teaching License; or Transferred Teaching License from another state; or Bachelor's Degree and a CDE Alternative License; or Applicable work experience and a CDE Adjunct License. For Substitutes, Para Professionals and Preschool Staff, HS education, experience with kids and work experience Background checks are required for all school staff Benefits include: 100% paid health, dental and life insurance, with out-of-pocket options for dependent and supplemental plans Paid sick leave PERA Retirement 4-day School week for students, Mon-Thurs Conferences, professional development and staff collaboration on alternating Fridays for staff.

Work calendars are 169 days per school year. For the 2026-27 school year, runs Aug 17, 2026 through May 22, 2027. Retention bonus paid in April and June each year at about 4-5% of gross wages paid to date Small Class Sizes Located 17 miles south of Steamboat Springs, CO, our staff and families enjoy the small-town comforts and beauty of northwest Colorado, while still having access to dining, shopping, entertainment and all the amenities a tourist town has to offer.

Routt County has multiple state parks, the Flattops Wilderness and the Zirkel Wilderness areas in close proximity, access to BLM land and, of course, world class skiing in Steamboat Springs. In Spring, Summer and Fall we have the most beautiful hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing and full enjoyment of nature; and winter brings downhill skiing and snowboarding, plus unlimited trails for x-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

Come work and play with us. You're going to Love it! Attachment(s): Elementary Music Teacher Job Description 7.29.26.pdf