New Vista Workshop Instructor

Boulder Valley School District • BOULDER, CO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Boulder Valley School District is hiring a New Vista Workshop Instructor at New Vista High School in Boulder, Colorado. The position meets the unique needs of diverse, interest-based workshops that meet once a week for nine weeks. Workshops contribute to the district’s program offerings and have included marimbas, creative writing, self-defense, and other activities. The position is listed as extra duty at 0.50 FTE, with activity dates from October 21, 2026, through December 16, 2026, and a total contract amount of $208. The start date is immediately.

The instructor is responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, respectful learning environment; supporting equity and inclusion; communicating and collaborating with families and school staff; and supervising students in accordance with district safety requirements, legal requirements, and school policies. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, a completed BVSD online application, and the ability to read, write, and speak English. Availability after school, evenings, and weekends is preferred.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Complete and submit the BVSD online application.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• Availability after school, evenings, and weekends.
• Knowledge of all aspects of elementary school activity programming.
• Proven leadership qualities and successful experience working with elementary school students.

Responsibilities

• Create and foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment where students see themselves represented and understand behavioral expectations.
• Implement procedures and routines that maximize student learning, and respond to student misconduct respectfully using restorative practices.
• Seek a variety of perspectives and demonstrate mutual respect for peers and adults in different contexts.
• Communicate with and involve parents and guardians in students’ education.
• Support a culture of equity and inclusion that values, accepts, and understands diversity and culturally responsive practices.
• Understand and identify classroom instructional barriers that contribute to disproportionate outcomes for underrepresented student groups.
• Develop positive relationships with families, encourage parental involvement, communicate effectively, provide clear and constructive feedback about student progress, collaborate with families and significant adults, and foster two-way communication.
• Collaborate with special education, CLDE, and GT teachers to provide meaningful inclusion and extension opportunities for students.
• Act ethically and professionally in conduct, relationships, decision-making, and collaboration; place children at the center of education and accept responsibility for students’ academic success and well-being.
• Supervise students in the classroom and enforce district safety and security standards.
• Follow state legal requirements and district and building policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive free high-quality health and dental coverage, vision coverage, supplemental life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, personalized benefits, identity theft protection, flexible spending plans, retirement savings plans, and an EcoPass. Eligibility and benefit availability vary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED