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Douglas County Youth Orchestra
Part-time Band and/or Orchestra Teacher
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What they do
A Music Teacher teaches music classes in elementary to secondary school, or recreationally. May teach general music or specialize in voice or vocal, piano, violin, guitar, band, conductor, or choir instruction.
$51,564 / year median in Colorado
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Douglas County Youth Orchestra's Elementary Band & Orchestra Programs in Douglas County Schools Before and after school Elementary Band and/or position(s) available for the 2026-27 school year in the Highlands Ranch or Parker area. Great retirement job for retired Music Educators! Great supplemental income for free-lancers with group teaching skills. Experience teaching in public schools, and having taken the "Methods" Classes strongly preferred (Teaching Strings, Teaching Brass, etc.). Ability to instruct beginning and developing skills on band instruments (flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, percussion) is required. Ability to build positive relationships with students and their families and to keep class time fun, while also building students' skills, will be important to being successful in this position. Properly supervising students is also critical. A few concert performances are a part of the position. Some of these performances require the ability to collaborate with colleagues.