Orchestra Teaching Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

 27J Schools is seeking a teacher to inspire student love and ownership of learning.  This is a full-time, temporary position through approximately December 15, 2026.  Position is not eligible for benefits.
School Posting Information:
Vikan Middle School is looking for an enthusiastic, student-centered Long-Term Substitute Band/Orchestra Director to lead and support our music students during an extended leave. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator or musician to join our school community and make a meaningful impact on students through music.

At Vikan, we believe every student deserves opportunities to discover their strengths, develop their talents, and find a place where they belong. Our performing arts programs play an important role in building confidence, creativity, collaboration, perseverance, and community.

What You'll Do

As our Long-Term Substitute Band/Orchestra Director, you will:

• Lead engaging, standards-aligned band and/or orchestra instruction for middle school students.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with students and create a classroom where every student feels valued and supported.
• Continue established curriculum, rehearsal routines, performance preparation, and instructional practices to provide consistency for students.
• Develop students' musical skills, including performance technique, music literacy, ensemble skills, and musicianship.
• Prepare students for concerts, performances, and other school/community events.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, responsibility, perseverance, and pride in the performing arts.
• Collaborate with music colleagues, classroom teachers, school leaders, and families.
• Maintain a safe, organized, inclusive, and productive rehearsal environment.
• Provide feedback that helps students recognize their growth and identify opportunities to improve.
• Support students in taking ownership of their learning, performance, and contribution to the ensemble.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding performances, expectations, and student progress.
• Care for and appropriately manage instruments, equipment, music, and other program resources.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience teaching or directing middle school band and/or orchestra.
• Has strong knowledge of instrumental music instruction and ensemble practices.
• Builds strong relationships with adolescents and understands the unique developmental needs of middle school students.
• Creates a positive classroom culture grounded in respect, empathy, collaboration, and high expectations.
• Is organized, dependable, flexible, and able to step into an established program and provide continuity.
• Communicates effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
• Brings energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to music-making.
• Believes all students can grow as musicians and learners.
• Is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student has an opportunity to participate, contribute, and succeed.

Why Vikan?

Vikan Middle School is a community committed to empowering EVERY Knight to own their learning and thinking now to shape our successful future.

We want our students to become learners, leaders, and thinkers who:

• Own their learning and growth.
• Persevere through challenges.
• Treat themselves, others, learning, and the environment with dignity, empathy, and kindness.
• Embrace change with resilience, creativity, and grit.
• Recognize that their actions have an impact on themselves, others, and their community.

Our arts programs are an important part of that vision. Through music, students learn to collaborate, take risks, practice with purpose, respond to feedback, persevere through challenges, and contribute to something larger than themselves.

Position Details

Required Qualifications:

1. A valid Colorado Department of Education Teaching License or substitute license.
2. Colorado Department of Education "In Field" by CDE endorsement or qualifications to teach the posted subject area.
3. The ability to handle many complex tasks simultaneously.
4. The ability and interest to be part of a high-functioning team. (Having respected and trusted colleagues, preferably as teammates, makes the demands of teaching sustainable.)
5. The ability and interest to learn continuously and to adapt to changing circumstances (student characteristics, curriculum, and so on).  
6. A belief in empowering all children as owners of their learning.

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