2023 Summer Teacher

All 2023 Summer Teacher positions have been filled! Applications submitted on or after 3/29/23 will unfortunately not be contacted.  

Scholars Unlimited is a community-based non-profit program helping young learners master critical literacy skills. Our summer program is geared toward grades K-5 and includes reading, SEL, STEM, and enrichment components. We are currently recruiting licensed Teachers for our morning sessions. Classes are held Monday through Friday, from June 12 to July 21, 2023. Teachers will work from approximately 8:00 AM –12 PM.  *Afternoon STEM Instructor Teachers will work from 11:00 am-4:30 pm. Schools will be located in the Denver, Aurora, Sheridan and Westminster areas.  Staff will be required to attend training sessions the week of June 5th. 

Under the supervision of the Site Director and/or Multi Site Manager, Literacy Teachers provide instruction following our scheduled literacy curriculum for our summer school age program for K-5th grade students.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere

• Actively engage students to express themselves, and to be creative

• Support opportunities for students to learn new skills

• Provide guidance and instruction for individuals and small groups 

• Provide instruction for K-2nd or 3-5th grade students

• Follow the schedule created by Scholars Unlimited

• Set goals for individual students based on the assessment method Scholars Unlimited has chosen for the program

• Place students in groups according to assessment information, and plan instruction accordingly;

• Support academic specialists as needed

• Use the curriculum provided by Scholars Unlimited

• Communicate with the Scholars Unlimited staff and providers

• Attend weekly meetings 

• Other duties as assigned

**Committed to following all Policies and procedures and implementing the best practices of Scholars Unlimited as stated in our staff handbook

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a current teachers license. Must have elementary school teaching experience and ability to lead and follow SU Literacy curriculum.  Must be able to complete/attend all paid pieces of training within 30 days of hire date. Good standing with DPS, other school districts, and Scholars Unlimited is required.

Background check and fingerprinting required.

Compensation: $38.50/hr