After-School Tutor

Position Title:

Academic Specialist

Reports To:

Site Director / Multi Site Manager Hourly Rate: $20.00

FLSA Status:
Seasonal Part Time / Non-exempt

General

Purpose:

Scholars Unlimited is a community-based non-profit program helping young learners master critical literacy skills. Our mission is to foster academic, social, and emotional growth for children living in metro Denver communities. Our after-school program is geared toward grades K-5 and includes reading, SEL, STEM, and recreation/enrichment components. These programs are educational, engaging, and effective.

The Academic Specialist will conduct site-based extended learning, enrichment, and/or family literacy programs at public elementary schools. This position is responsible for working directly with students to provide Social Emotional Learning (SEL), lead STEM instruction, and/or support literacy instruction for the K-5 after school program. The Academic Specialist reports to the Site Director and/or Multi Site Manager.

Scholars Unlimited after school program will start September 14, 2026 and end May 7, 2027. The program will be held in our partner schools in Northeast Denver, Southwest Denver, Central Denver, Sheridan, and Westminster. Hours of the program will vary with the school's dismissal bell times. Typically, the hours may start as early as 1:00 pm and go as late as 6:00 pm.

The Academic Specialist position can work up to 3 hrs per day with a total of up to 15 hrs per week. Academic Specialists must attend mandatory training sessions the week of September 7, 2026 (this may include a Saturday).

Essential Functions:

Provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere to our students

Provide positive opportunities that engage students to express and create

Provide safe and quality care to students

Provide and support opportunities for students to learn new skills

Provide clear steps and tools that support goals and achievements

Provide guidance and instruction to individual students or small groups

Provide SEL, STEM and/or literacy instruction

Be actively engaged with the students at all times

Sit side-by-side with individual students whether they are learning literacy with the teacher or working on the computer with Amira, our online reading program

Sit side-by-side with students during recreation/enrichment activities when needed

Attend all training and staff meetings

Allow for flexibility in order to support the team and program as needed

Adhere to Colorado childcare licensure rules and regulations

Adhere to all policies and procedures as stated in the Scholars Unlimited Site Staff Manual Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the success of Scholars Unlimited Supervisory Duties:

None

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a minimum of 18 years of ageMust have at least 3 months (460 hours) of part time or equivalent satisfactory and verifiable experience with school aged children (ages 5-12)
Must possess all child care licensing certifications within 30 days of hire date

Must attend and complete all paid training requirements

Must be able to work the scheduled program hours

Must complete and pass criminal history background checks prior to the start of employment

Experience:

At least 1 year of experience with classroom instruction and implementing project based units for elementary-age students

Experience working with elementary-age students

Experience in classroom management

Experience working with diverse populations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Consistently promote, support, work, and act in a manner in support of Scholars Unlimited’s vision, mission, and values

Strong conflict resolution skills, problem solving skills and the ability to handle stressful situations

Strong time management and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to follow protocol and adhere to program and external procedures.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Bilingual in Spanish is desired

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required

Benefits

Up to 6 paid holidays (between September 14, 2026, and May 7, 2027), paid scheduled school breaks (1 week for winter break and 1 week for spring break), and paid inclement weather days (as deemed by school district closure policies).Compensation:

Hourly Rate is $20.00

To Apply Please visit Our Application Page Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis

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