New Vista Workshop Instructor

Boulder Valley School District; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Boulder Valley School District is seeking a New Vista Workshop Instructor for New Vista High in Boulder, CO. The position supports a set of interest-based workshops that meet once a week for 9 weeks.

It is an extra-duty, non-FTE role with a total contract amount of $416 for the session. Applicants should be available after school, evenings, and weekends and must communicate effectively with families and guardians.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Complete and submitted BVSD online application.
• Communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Creates and fosters a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment.
• Promotes equity and inclusion in classroom practices.
• Fosters two-way communication with families and guardians.
• Collaborates with teachers to provide inclusive opportunities for students.
• Act ethically and professionally in all conduct and collaboration.
• Supervise students in the classroom and enforce safety standards.
• Follow district policies and procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website: BVSD.

Location: US:CO:BOULDER

School: New Vista High

Position Title: New Vista Workshop Instructor

Position Start Date: August 26, 2026

Position Type: Extra Duty

FTE: 1.0

Activity Dates: 8/26/26 - 10/14/26

Total Contract Amount:* $416

Closing Date: August 16, 2026

Summary:

This position will meet the unique needs of our diverse interest-based workshops. The workshops meet once a week for 9 weeks. They bring a tremendous amount of value to our overall program offerings. Course offerings range have included marimbas, creative writing, self defense and more.

Responsibilities:

• Creates and fosters a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment in which see themselves represented in the classroom and understand the behavioral expectations, implements procedures and routines that maximize student learning; respond to student misconduct in a respectful manner using restorative practices: actively seek a variety of perspectives: demonstrates mutual respect for peers and adults in a variety of contexts: and communicate and involve parent/guardians in all aspects of theirs child’s education.
• Create and support a culture of equity and inclusion that values,accepts and understands diversity and the impact of culturally responsive practices. Understand and identify barriers in classroom instructional practices that contribute to disproportionate outcomes for underrepresented groups of students.
• Develop positive relationships with parents/families: encourage parental involvement in students’ education and ensure effective communication with students and parents: provide, clear and constructive feedback to families about student progress and work collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of their students; foster two way communication with families.
• Collaborate with special education, CLDE and GT teachers to provide meaningful inclusion and or extension opportunities for students.
• Act ethically and professionally in all personal conduct, relationships with others, decision-making and collaboration; place children at the center of education and accept responsibility for each students’ academic success and well-being.
• Supervise students in the classroom, and enforce safety and security standards set by the District.
• Follow state legal requirements and District and building policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Complete and submitted BVSD online application
• Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English

Preferred:

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

Salary Information:

Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.

*Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule).

BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education. All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.

Benefits & Eligibility:

Boulder Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits which may include:

• Free high-quality Health and Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized Benefits
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• EcoPass

Please see our Benefits Page for information on the benefits we offer and eligibility information.

The Boulder Valley School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity/expression, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status in admission or access to, and treatment and employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries or complaints: BVSD Legal Counsel - 720-561-5903; Office for Civil Rights - http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/addresses.html