Enrichment Instructor

Job Description

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.

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.

• 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

• Provides educational instruction in assigned subject/topic areas
• Design 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
• Work 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

• Must be able to be CPR certified
• Must be 18 years of age or older

• 1 Year related experience working in the youth development and/or education field
• Example(s) Scope of Work(s) for Single subject offering(s)

• Must pass a CBI (Colorado) and FBI (Federal) background check.
• Flexible, self-motivated and dependable individual
• 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.

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more .