Guest Teacher for Next Larimer County (Temporary)

Zero Dropouts LLC • Fort Collins, CO

14d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Zero Dropouts is dedicated to designing innovative student development opportunities in collaboration with school districts, communities, and students. Our mission is to co-create solutions that recognize, foster, and unleash students’ unrealized potential so that their lives are transformed as they thrive in their education and work. Next GED programs provide youth ages 17-20 with flexible, supportive pathways to earn a high school equivalency credential while gaining essential life skills and exploring future career and education opportunities. In addition to academics, we prioritize wraparound support and connect students with resources that address barriers to learning and engagement. At no cost to youth, including GED testing fees, Next GED creates an accessible and empowering environment, equipping young people with the tools and confidence to thrive. You are a flexible, empathetic educator who thrives in relationship-based learning environments and enjoys working with diverse learners. You can confidently support students with a range of academic goals, with particular strength in Literacy and Language Arts. You bring clarity, encouragement, and curiosity to instruction, and you are comfortable stepping in wherever students need you. For the spring semester, you will provide consistent on-site instructional support at our Fort Collins location from January 6–May 12, with the option to continue in our Guest Teacher Pool afterward.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience teaching or tutoring Literacy/Language Arts
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to support diverse learners and adapt to varying academic needs
• Empathy and understanding when working with students facing barriers or challenges
• Experience working with adolescents or young adults in an educational or youth-development setting
• Availability during listed hours (Mon–Thurs, 8:30–4:30)

Nice To Haves

• Current Colorado Teacher License
• Familiarity with GED testing processes
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct classroom instruction in Language Arts, supporting students’ literacy development and readiness for GED Language Arts assessments.
• Support students in all content areas as needed through tutoring, small-group instruction, and/or assisting the other classroom teacher.
• Maintain a supportive, relationship-centered learning environment that promotes engagement, belonging, and academic confidence.
• Administer GED Ready practice tests and follow all required testing protocols.
• Engage in supportive outreach when students are absent, maintain communication with students and their contacts, and help connect learners to resources or staff who can address barriers to attendance, engagement, and learning.
• Accurately complete required data entry, including attendance, test scores, progress notes, and contact logs, to support program alignment and student tracking.
• Collaborate closely with program staff to ensure alignment, communication, and high-quality student support across the program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level