Elementary Art Teacher
South Routt School District
Elementary Art Position.
Art duties include: PreK-5th grade, 1 hour class/week
Position will also include- subbing as needed in the building, classroom support and intervention support
Open until filled
To teach the district curriculum based on Colorado Academic Standards and South Routt Elementary School Grade Level Expectations.
Colorado certification in K-12 art or demonstration of the ability to obtain Colorado certification. (Alternative Licensure)
Salary Range: $46,343 - $84,278, depending on education and experience.
The South Routt School District is designated “Accredited with Distinction” by the Colorado Dept. of Education.
The SOROCO Middle School has been designated as “A School to Watch” by the Colorado Association of Middle Level Educators.
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 School is 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 for teaching positions can include:
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 options for supplemental plans
Paid sick leave
PERA Retirement
4-day School week
Professional development and staff collaboration on, approximately, alternating Fridays
Work calendars from 148-169 days per school year. For the 2024-25 school year staff start as early as Aug 7, 2024 and end May 23, 2025.
Small Class Sizes
Located 25 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 and 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!
Contact the HR Manager at dmurray@southrouttk12.org with any questions.