Hourly Instructional Youth Apprentice Educator - District-Wide

Cherry Creek Schools; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek Schools in Denver seeks an Hourly Instructional Youth Apprentice Educator to assist licensed staff by supporting students with basic curriculum work, implementing programming, reinforcing learning skills and discipline procedures.

This is a 2–3 year apprenticeship position in collaboration with CTE/WBL, with tasks including helping prepare materials, delivering curriculum to groups, monitoring behavior, and supporting field trips and assessments.

Qualifications

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• Ability to work with adults in a team setting
• Current Cherry Creek School District student
• Basic clerical skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Ability to work one-on-one or in small or large groups of students or teachers
• Basic communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers with prep materials, tests, grading and attendance
• Assist students with curriculum delivery to individuals or groups to reinforce learning
• Monitor students and reinforce appropriate behavior during activities
• Assist with field trips or fire drills as needed
• Attend grade-level and school meetings to plan lessons
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Basic clerical skills

Organization

Education

High school student (Current Cherry Creek School District student)

Tools

None

Job description

Job Title: Hourly Instructional Youth Apprentice Educator. FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt. Classification Group: Hourly. Supervising Position: School Principal or designee. Pay Plan: Hourly. Pay Range: Hourly Wage Rate. Last Updated: 10/31/2024. Pay Information. Benefits Information.

JOB SUMMARY

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of a licensed staff member, assist students by helping individuals or small groups of students with basic curriculum work, implementing programming, reinforcing learning skills and reinforcing discipline procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions

• Assist classroom teachers in prepping materials, administering tests, grading, attendance, etc. Assist with paperwork and documentation as needed Daily 15%
• Assist students with classroom activities. Assist with curriculum delivery to individuals, as well as small and large groups to ensure mastering of subjects Daily 40%
• Monitor students and reinforce appropriate behavior during various activities such as play, lunch, recess, and detention Daily 20%
• Assist with other classroom events, such as field trips or fire drills, as necessary. Monthly 5%
• Attend grade-level and school meetings to assess data and plan lessons accordingly. Daily 15%
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested Daily 5%
• TOTAL 100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

• N/A

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• Ability to work with adults in a team setting
• Current Cherry Creek School District student
• Basic clerical skills
• Basic organizational Skills
• Ability to work one-on-one or in small or large groups of students or teachers
• Basic communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Works both indoors and outdoors
• Typically a moderate noise level
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Frequent bending, reaching, climbing
• Prolonged standing/walking
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
• Normal school district environment
• Working alone
• Working with others
• Squatting
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing
• Visual concentration
• May work outdoors when monitoring student activities

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement

*This is a 2-3 year apprenticeship position in collaboration with CTE/WBL