Job Description
New Vista Adjunct Block Course Instructor Boulder Valley School District - 4.2 Boulder, CO Job Details Full-time $3,120 a month 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Relationship building (classroom management strategies) English High school diploma or GED Driver's License Ceramics Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Specialization in creative arts instruction Full Job Description Job Details Career area NON-REP Position Type Location BVSD Job
ID 16442
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 epectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approimately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill. Website:
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New Vista High Position Title:
New Vista Adjunct Block Course Instructor Position Start Date:
August 12, 2026 Position Type:
Non-Rep FTE:
1.0 Work Schedule:
As Needed Total Contract Amount:
$3,120.00 Closing Date:
June 9, 2026 Our People Are Our Strength in BVSD Summary:
New Vista High School is seeking a creative, student-centered Ceramics Instructor to teach a year-long ceramics course for high school students. This adjunct position meets daily from 8:45-10:30 a.m. (Wednesdays:
9:35-10:20 a.m.) throughout the school year. The ideal candidate is passionate about ceramics and enjoys working with teenagers in a relationship-based, non-traditional learning environment. Responsibilities include planning and facilitating engaging ceramics instruction, supporting students with a range of eperience levels, maintaining a safe and organized studio space, and fostering creativity, craftsmanship, and artistic epression. Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Facilitate learning eperiences and teach course of study as outlined in District course descriptions with latitude to make the course your own. Utilizes innovative and differentiated instructional strategies to meet individual needs and motivate students. Plans and develops an engaging, age appropriate course of study in the classroom. Creates and fosters a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment in which see themselves represented in the classroom and understand the behavioral epectations, implements procedures and routines that maimize 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 contets: 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 etension 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 E perience in ceramics and ceramic arts Ability to build positive relationships with students Strong organizational and communication skills Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English Preferred:
Must be available after school, evenings and weekends E perience working with adolescents preferred Teaching or instructional e perience preferred Knowledge of all aspects of elementary school activity programming. Proven leadership qualities and successful e perience in working with elementary school students. Salary Information:
Salary Placement varies according to eperience and education. 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 eperience 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 eperience on your application is recommended. Application and Selection Procedure:
Eternal Candidates:
on-line at jobs.bvsd Current BVSD Employees:
Must through the INFOR portal If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Division, Education Center, 6500 E. Arapahoe, Boulder, Colorado. Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, with a limited number selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon successful completion of the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical e amination. Benefits & Eligibility:
Boulder Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees ecellent benefits which may include: Free high-quality Health and Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Supplemental Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Personalized Benefits Identity Theft Protection Fle ible 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, se, gender identity/epression, national origin, creed, religion, age, seual 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
