Teacher GED+ Arvada

Overview

Zero Dropouts is dedicated to designing innovative student development opportunities in collaboration with school districts, communities, and students. Our mission is to co-create solutions that recognize, foster, and unleash students’ unrealized potential so that their lives are transformed as they thrive in their education and work.

Next GED+ programs provide youth ages 17-20 with flexible, supportive pathways to earn a high school equivalency credential while gaining essential life skills and exploring future career and education opportunities. In addition to academics, we prioritize wraparound support and connect students with resources that address barriers to learning and engagement. At no cost to youth, including GED testing fees, Next GED+ creates an accessible and empowering environment, equipping young people with the tools and confidence to thrive.

What We Believe

Our foundational beliefs guide every aspect of our work:

• We Believe Mysteries are Opportunities
• We Believe in Anti-Deficit Ideology
• We Believe in a Sociocultural Model for Learning
• We Believe in a ‘Power With’ Approach to Relationships
• We Believe Organizations are Living Systems

Who You Are

You are a licensed, student-centered educator with a strong foundation in sociocultural learning approaches. You understand that teaching is not just about delivering content or preparing students for a test—it’s about walking alongside young people as they navigate complex barriers, disruptions, and evolving circumstances that impact their learning and lives. You design inclusive, responsive learning experiences that adapt to students’ emerging needs, strengths, and identities.

You recognize that each student arrives with a unique story, and you meet them where they are—academically, socially, and emotionally. Whether students are rebuilding confidence after disrupted learning or balancing real-life responsibilities, you provide learning opportunities and experiences that honor their realities and support their growth. Your instruction integrates academic content with essential life skills, durable mindsets, and postsecondary exploration, helping students move toward their goals with clarity and purpose.

You foster a classroom culture rooted in belonging, curiosity, and shared purpose. You understand that students thrive in environments where they feel connected, valued, and seen, and you intentionally build community through empathy, mutual respect, and collaboration. With strong interpersonal and culturally responsive communication skills, you establish authentic relationships that are foundational to student success. Your approach is dynamic, student-driven, and rooted in adaptability.

You are skilled at identifying shifts in student engagement, needs, and capacity—and you adjust accordingly. You create space for students to explore their own “why,” engage in meaningful reflection, and take ownership of their growth. You bring creativity, flexibility, and a problem-solving mindset to your teaching, leveraging innovation and collaboration to remove barriers and make learning relevant and accessible. Above all, you believe deeply in the power and potential of every student.

You see education as a tool for transformation—not only by building academic strength, but by instilling a sense of belonging, agency, and possibility that empowers students to thrive in school, in work, and in life.

• Create and deliver engaging lessons and activities that align with students’ needs, interests, goals, and abilities through whole class lessons, small group sessions, and/or one-on-one instruction.
• Design and implement learning experiences and targeted interventions that go beyond test preparation to foster durable skills, positive learning habits, and readiness for real-world application.
• Embed college, career, and civic readiness into instruction, helping students understand the relevance of their learning in broader life contexts.
• Support students in actively exploring postsecondary options—including higher education, training programs, and career pathways—so they are equipped to make informed choices when…