Enrichment Instructor

Enrichment Instructor

Applications will be received until June 30, 2025 OR UNTIL FILLED. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board k12.org.

About this job:

The Enrichment Instructor will implement a variety of enrichment and educational classes after school, for middle school aged youth, as well as support curriculum development, implement out-of-school time best practices, and program evaluation.

What DPS Offers You:

• A culture that values equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration and fun with a shared vision that every student will succeed.
• Hourly rate $22.50/HR
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other total reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA retirement.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, hours vary. Part-time

What You'll Do:

• Provides educational instruction in assigned subject/topic areas
• Designs new enrichment classes in alignment with OST best practices
• Works to align curriculum with state and school standards
• Prepares pre and post tests for students and administers on a class basis
• Evaluates and updates teaching materials as necessary
• Ensures upkeep and working condition of all computers and updates software
• Works with site staff on student recruitment and retention
• The ability to develop and deliver high quality lesson plans
• The ability to foster a culturally responsive environment and meet students' needs equitably
• Provide support for day-to-day program operations as needed
• The ability to foster a physically and emotionally safe environment for all students, and effectively manage students in a classroom environment

What You'll Need:

• Licensure and Certification:
  Must be able to be CPR certified
• Education Requirements:
  
  1 year related experience working in the youth development and/or education field
• Example(s) Scope of Work(s) for Single subject offering(s)

Knowledge, Experience, & Other

Qualifications:

• Must pass a CBI (Colorado) and FBI (Federal) background check.
• Flexible, self-motivated and dependable individual
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have knowledge of specific enrichment content area
• Must be able to work at multiple locations if assigned
• Troubleshooting for: computer hardware and software and other digital devices;
• Ability to problem solve and research solutions;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask

Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.

Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.

Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun