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Job Posting Title:

K-5th Grade Music Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Please apply directly with Challenge to Excellence - DO NOT apply with DCSD Online)

    

Job Description:

K-5th Grade Music Long-Term Substitute Teacher Job Posting

Supervisor: Executive Director
Start Date: November 5, 2026 (approximately)
Term: November 5-February 22 (approximately)
Salary: $190 per day

Challenge to Excellence Charter School, a high-performing, premier STEAM school in Douglas County, is seeking a K-5th Grade Long-Term Substitute Music Teacher.

Challenge to Excellence is an academically advanced charter school that specializes in STEAM education.

    

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Job Description: The successful candidate will be responsible for advancing the mission and vision of the school through:

• Designing and implementing standards-aligned curriculum

• Planning, preparing, and delivering instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

• Differentiating lessons for students with learning plans.

• Integrating the use of technology to provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.

• Observing, evaluating, encouraging, and providing feedback on students’ progress and development in the coursework.

• Implementing data-driven instruction.

• Managing student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures, maintaining discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary system of the school, and applying appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.

• Performing certain duties including, but not limited to, participating in team, school, and parent meetings.

Qualifications: 

• Required: Colorado Substitute Teaching License

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or higher

• Preferred: 2 years or more substitute teaching experience, preferably in Elementary School

• Preferred: Experience with Infinite Campus and Google products

Application Instructions: Candidates must submit the following to be considered for an interview:

• Fill out application

• Email the following to [email protected]

  • Resume

  • Three professional references

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past November 9, 2026

    

Responsibilities:

    

Certifications:

Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education

    

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

    

Skills:

Position Type:

Charter School

    

Primary Location:

Challenge To Excellence Charter School

    

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

 

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

 

FTE:

1.00

    

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

185 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position.  Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position.  Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

   

Minimum Hire Rate:

$100.00 USD Daily

   

Maximum Hire Rate:

$200.00 USD Daily

   

Full Salary Range:

$100.00 USD - $200.00 USD Daily

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

   

Benefits:

This position is eligible for voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plans.

Time Off Plans:

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

September 25, 2026