Music Instructor (Half-Time) Job at Liberty Common School in Fort Collins

Seeking a half-time Music instructor beginning August 2025 at Liberty Common Junior High School in Fort Collins, Colorado – a Poudre School District charter school dedicated to using the Core Knowledge curriculum in grades K-8. The standalone junior‑high school opened to students in August of 2026 and has enrolled over 250 junior‑high students in its opening year.

Liberty Common Junior High School provides excellence and fairness in education by teaching 1) a contextual body of organized knowledge, 2) the skills of learning, and 3) the values of a democratic society. This is done through parental choice, partnership with teachers, and student acceptance of responsibility for his/her academic effort.

The full‑time music instructor has responsibility for program delivery of the Core Music classes as part of the Core Knowledge Curriculum at the junior high level and directing Orchestra programs at the elementary and junior‑high level. Applicants should be dedicated to a strong skills‑ and knowledge‑based curriculum, and dedicated to high student achievement.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Salary Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Regular, Full-time

WORK HOURS: 20 hours per week

COMPENSATION: $22,000.00-$32,000.00 (possibly higher based on background, experience, and/or institutional alignment).

REVISION DATE: December 2025

• BA/BS in Music, or related discipline, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Ability and willingness to teach core music and orchestra to students in upper elementary and junior high grade levels.
• Demonstrated effective classroom teaching ability.

Preferred Characteristics:

• Experience and proficiency with music and orchestra instruction/direction.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multiple teams.
• MS/MA in Music, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Other relevant musical experience

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to maneuver uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to carry or transfer up to 20lbs of supplies frequently.
• Must be able to work in occasionally loud environments.
• Must be able to frequently use office technology including computers, copiers, and printers.
• Enrollment in Colorado’s Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and employer contributions to your PERA retirement account.
• Earned sick leave in accordance with Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces (HFWA) Act.

EEO STATEMENT

Liberty Common School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and school needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Liberty Common School complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees and applicants.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT

All employment with Liberty Common School is voluntary and is subject to termination by you or Liberty Common School at‑will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. There is no guarantee, in any manner, that Liberty Common School will continue employment for any set period of time. This applies to all aspects of employment at Liberty Common School including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, placement, discipline, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and access to benefits and training.

Liberty Common School is an EEO employer.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Please note this job description is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties, and responsibilities required for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice from Liberty Common School.

A complete application includes nothing less than the following items:

Letter of application

Resume

Statement of educational philosophy

Educational Transcript

References with phone numbers (3)

This job posting will remain open until positions are filled.

Mail to:

Kathleen Kearney, Principal

Liberty Common Junior High School

1825 Sharp Point Drive

Fort Collins, CO 80525