Scholars After-School Youth Development Instructor (2026 - 2027)

Position Title: Youth Development Instructor Reports To: Site Director / Multi Site Manager Hourly Rate: $20.00 FLSA Status: Seasonal Part Time / Non-exempt General Purpose: Scholars Unlimited is a community-based non-profit program helping young learners master critical literacy skills. Our mission is to foster academic, social, and emotional growth for children living in metro Denver communities. Our after-school program is geared toward grades K-5 and includes reading, SEL, STEM, and recreation/enrichment components. These programs are educational, engaging, and effective. The Youth Development Instructor will conduct site-based extended learning, enrichment, and/or family literacy programs at public elementary schools. This position is responsible for planning and implementing activities for the K-5 after school program. Working directly with students, this person will plan and implement enrichment projects and recreational activities. The Youth Development Instructor reports to the Site Director and/or Multi Site Manager. Scholars Unlimited after school program will start September 14, 2026 and end May 7, 2027 . The program will be held in our partner schools in Northeast Denver, Southwest Denver, Central Denver, Sheridan, and Westminster. Hours of the program will vary with the school's dismissal bell times. Typically, the hours may start as early as 1:00 pm and go as late as 6:00 pm. The Youth Development Instructor position can work up to 3 hrs per day with a total of up to 15 hrs per week. Youth Development Instructors must attend mandatory training sessions the week of September 7, 2026 (this may include a Saturday). Essential Functions: Provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere to our students Provide positive opportunities that engage students to express and create Provide safe and quality care to students Provide and support opportunities for students to learn new skills Provide clear steps and tools that support goals and achievements Prepare lesson plans, and lead enrichment activities, for small groups of up to 15 students including the set-up and clean-up of those activities Implement principles of recreation and project-based education demonstrating age-appropriate crafts and activities Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment, and notify supervisor of any hazards/security issues as soon as possible Manage tasks across various on-campus and off-site locations, including field trips Attend all training and staff meetings Allow for flexibility in order to support the team and program as needed Adhere to Colorado child care licensure rules and regulations Adhere to all policies and procedures as stated in the Scholars Unlimited Site Staff Manual Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the success of Scholars Unlimited Supervisory Duties: None