Job Description
A Rewarding Summer Role for Educators and Youth Professionals
ASSIST partners with school districts to provide engaging enrichment programs that support students' academic, social, and emotional growth. We're expanding into Colorado for Summer 2026 with Denver Public Schools and looking for four dependable, motivated instructors to lead morning enrichment for DPS elementary students.
This is an ideal summer role for classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, coaches, after-school staff, and college students in education or kinesiology who want meaningful, flexible summer work without a full-day commitment. You'll deliver a proven, weekly-rotating curriculum spanning sports, arts, and social-emotional learning — with full training, lesson plans, and supplies provided.
Schedule: Part-time, Seasonal | Monday–Friday mornings
Program Dates: June 8 – July 31, 2026 (8 weeks)
Daily Hours: 2–3 hours per day between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM (varies daily based on program schedule)
Location: Denver Public Schools (single site within DPS, location TBD)
Your Impact
• Lead morning enrichment activities for DPS elementary students
• Deliver a rotating weekly curriculum including:
• Sports: Basketball Skills, Pickleball, Flag Football, Volleyball, Multi-Sports Mania
• Arts & SEL: Nature Art Explorers, Drama Explorers, Tune & Move Time
• Movement & Wellness: Structured Rec Games, Fitness & Nutrition, Rotating Intramural Sports
• Supervise and engage students throughout each session, ensuring safety and a positive group culture
• Build positive relationships that support students' social-emotional growth
• Collaborate with DPS site staff and ASSIST program leadership
• Manage daily setup, supplies, breakdown, and attendance tracking
• Communicate with parents at drop-off and pickup as needed
Why You'll Love This Role:
Built for Educators — Designed for teachers and youth professionals who want summer work without sacrificing the rest of their day. You're done by noon.
Curriculum Provided — Full lesson plans, supplies, and training included. You bring the energy and classroom presence; we provide the program.
Meaningful Work — Play a real role in students' summer growth during a critical time of year.
Professional Growth — Paid training, mentorship, and the chance to grow with us as we expand in Colorado.
Career Advancement — Strong performance can lead to Site Coordinator, Program Coordinator, or year-round Expanded Learning roles as we grow our Colorado footprint.
Who Succeeds on Our Team:
• Current or aspiring teachers, paraprofessionals, coaches, and youth development professionals
• Reliable individuals who show up consistently and ready to lead
• Positive role models who connect well with elementary-aged students
• Team-oriented people who value collaboration, structure, and clear lesson plans
• Comfortable leading group activities across sports, arts, and team-building — even outside personal areas of expertise
Qualifications:
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to pass a Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and FBI fingerprint-based background check
• TB clearance required
• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's, Bachelor's, or current education coursework strongly preferred)
• Prior experience working with elementary-aged children in a structured group setting (classroom, camp, after-school, recreation, tutoring, coaching, etc.)
• Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred (training stipend available if needed before program start)
• Reliable transportation to assigned DPS program site
If you're a teacher, coach, or youth professional looking for rewarding summer work that finishes by noon and keeps you connected to kids, we encourage you to apply.
Schedule and hours subject to final program enrollment and DPS confirmation.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.
Benefits:
• Referral program
• Paid onboarding and training
• Strong potential pathway to year-round work as ASSIST grows in Colorado
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Referral program
Application Question(s):
• Are you available to work Monday–Friday mornings (2–3 hours per day between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM) during June 8 – July 31, 2026? Please answer yes/no. If partial availability, please specify which weeks you can commit to.
• Are you a current or former teacher, paraprofessional, coach, or youth program staff member? Please briefly describe your background working with elementary-aged children.
• Are you comfortable leading a rotating weekly mix of sports, arts, and team-building activities using a provided curriculum and lesson plans — even in areas outside your specific expertise? Please answer yes/no.
Experience:
• Curriculum development: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:
• Denver, CO 80210 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
• Denver, CO 80210 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person