Vista Adjunct Block Course Instructor

Location
: US:

CO:

BOULDER

School
:
New Vista High

Position Title
:
New Vista Adjunct Block Course Instructor

Position Start Date
:
August 12, 2026

Position Type
:
Non-Rep

FTE
: 1.0

Work Schedule
:
As Needed

Total Contract Amount
: $3,120.00

Closing Date
:
June 9, 2026

New Vista High School is seeking a creative, student-centered Ceramics Instructor to teach a year-long ceramics course for high school students. This adjunct position meets daily from 8:45–10:30 a.m. (Wednesdays: 9:35–10:20 a.m.) throughout the school year. The ideal candidate is passionate about ceramics and enjoys working with teenagers in a relationship-based, non-traditional learning environment. Responsibilities include planning and facilitating engaging ceramics instruction, supporting students with a range of experience levels, maintaining a safe and organized studio space, and fostering creativity, craftsmanship, and artistic expression.

• Facilitate learning experiences and teach course of study as outlined in District course descriptions with latitude to make the course your own. Utilizes innovative and differentiated instructional strategies to meet individual needs and motivate students. Plans and develops an engaging, age appropriate course of study in the classroom.
• Creates and fosters a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment in which students see themselves represented in the classroom and understand the behavioral expectations, implements procedures and routines that maximize student learning; respond to student misconduct in a respectful manner using restorative practices: actively seek a variety of perspectives: demonstrates mutual respect for peers and adults in a variety of contexts: and communicate and involve parent/guardians in all aspects of their child’s education.
• Create and support a culture of equity and inclusion that values, accepts and understands diversity and the impact of culturally responsive practices. Understand and identify barriers in classroom instructional practices that contribute to disproportionate outcomes for underrepresented groups of students.
• Develop positive relationships with parents/families: encourage parental involvement in students’ education and ensure effective communication with students and parents: provide, clear and constructive feedback to families about student progress and work collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students; foster two-way communication with families.
• Collaborate with special education, CLDE and GT teachers to provide meaningful inclusion and or extension opportunities for students.
• Act ethically and professionally in all personal conduct, relationships with others, decision-making and collaboration; place children at the center of education and accept responsibility for each student’s academic success and well‑being.
• Supervise students in the classroom, and enforce safety and security standards set by the District.
• Follow state legal requirements and District and building policies and procedures.

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Complete and submit BVSD online application
• Experience in ceramics and ceramic arts
• Ability to build positive relationships with students
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English

Preferred:

• Must be available after school, evenings and weekends
• Experience working with adolescents preferred
• Teaching or instructional experience preferred
• Knowledge of all aspects of elementary school activity programming.
• Proven leadership qualities and successful experience in working with elementary school students.

Salary placement varies according to experience and education.

BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education.

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