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 summer 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 (YDI) 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 summer program will start June 9, 2026, and end July 17, 2026. The program will be held in our partner schools in Northeast Denver, Southwest Denver, North Aurora (pending funding), Sheridan, and Westminster. The Youth Development Instructor will work Monday - Friday from 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM and will attend mandatory training sessions the week of June 1, 2026.

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 multiple tasks for all students in cafeteria, classrooms, gym and other areas in or outside the school, as well as off-site centers and 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, and implementing the best practices of Scholars Unlimited as stated in the Scholars Unlimited Employee Handbook
• Performs other duties as required and necessary to ensure the success of Scholars Unlimited

Supervisory Duties:

• None