Teacher, Saturday School

DPS•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Teacher, Saturday School delivers instruction in literacy, science, and/or math to elementary students during Saturday school. The role monitors student progress toward learning objectives, provides individualized instruction, and supports students in mastering objectives. The teacher fosters a positive classroom community, communicates with families about academic performance, and requests support from special service providers for students’ social and emotional well-being. The teacher plans and delivers standards-based instruction using district-approved curriculum and varied teaching strategies; supports students’ academic achievement and engagement; monitors behavior; assesses and documents student performance and social development; prepares and grades assignments and assessments; records attendance; and reports progress through district systems. The teacher also participates in coaching and professional learning, fulfills the full session commitment, communicates health and safety concerns to the Site Leader, and supports students with IEPs in collaboration with staff. Applications are accepted until November 16, 2026. The stated salary is $50.00 per hour. Denver Public Schools also describes time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA retirement among its Total Reward offerings. Applicants must live and work from a permanent home address in Colorado while working with DPS.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field.
Valid Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with Denver Public Schools.
Ability, with or without accommodations, to meet the physical demands of the position.
Commitment to racial and educational excellence, dismantling systems of oppression and inequity, and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Deliver literacy, science, and/or math instruction to elementary students during Saturday school.
Monitor student progress toward learning objectives and provide individualized instruction to support mastery.
Create a positive classroom community and communicate with students’ families about academic performance.
Request assistance from special service providers to support students’ social and emotional well-being.
Support and counsel students to encourage academic achievement and engagement.
Plan and deliver standards-based instruction using district-approved curriculum and varied teaching strategies.
Monitor and manage student behavior, reinforcing positive conduct in accordance with school and district policies.
Observe, assess, and document student performance, behavior, and social development.
Prepare and grade assignments and assessments, and report progress using district systems.
Record daily attendance and ensure instruction aligns with Saturday School expectations.
Participate in coaching sessions and implement feedback to improve instructional practice.
Complete required asynchronous professional learning and fulfill the full session commitment.
Communicate health and safety concerns promptly to the Site Leader.
Support students with IEPs through instruction, supervision, and collaboration with staff to meet IEP goals.