Guest Teacher - Morgridge Academy
National Jewish Health•Denver, CO
•Onsite
About The Position
National Jewish Health is seeking a Guest Teacher for Morgridge Academy, a unique K–8 school on the National Jewish Health campus that serves children with chronic illnesses. This flexible, pool/variable-hour PRN position provides classroom instruction and student support when regular teachers are unavailable, helping maintain continuity of learning in a medically safe, nurturing, and innovative educational environment. The role instructs students in a variety of academic subjects and may include fine arts instruction. The Guest Teacher works with a team supporting students’ academic, social, and health needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Colorado teaching certification.
- Ability to work with children with learning disabilities and/or behavioral or emotional disorders.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of work experience.
- Experience with chronically ill children.
Responsibilities
- Instruct students in academic or fine arts subjects.
- Implement lesson plans and support students’ learning and academic progress.
- Correct and grade schoolwork, homework, and tests.
- Monitor students’ physical condition and report concerns to nursing staff.
- Meet with parents, as needed, to discuss school progress and make recommendations.
- Maintain student confidentiality and protect other confidential information obtained while performing duties.
- Assist with student supervision during lunch, recess, between classes, and other school activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Follow safety requirements, use personal protective equipment as needed, and participate in quality assessment and improvement programs as directed.
- Ensure compliance with The Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements.
- Respond promptly and sincerely to customer needs, requests, and concerns using clear language and appropriate communication.
- Maintain positive working relationships, support teamwork and problem solving, and observe the Patient Bill of Rights and confidentiality requirements.
- Participate in department and institution-wide programs to improve customer service knowledge and skills.
- Incorporate National Jewish Health’s identity into daily work, provide prompt service, maintain a clean and safe work environment, dress according to safety standards and departmental policies, and visibly wear an ID badge.
