Guest Teacher - Morgridge Academy

Job description

National Jewish Health is seeking a Guest Teacher to join the dedicated team at Morgridge Academy, a unique K-8 school serving children with chronic illnesses on the National Jewish Health campus. This flexible, pool/variable-hour position provides classroom instruction and student support when regular teachers are unavailable, helping ensure continuity of learning in a medically safe, nurturing, and innovative educational environment. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children, adaptable, collaborative, and committed to making a meaningful difference in students' lives.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver instruction in academic and/or fine arts subjects while maintaining a positive, engaging learning environment.
• Implement lesson plans, assess and grade student work, and support student learning and academic progress.
• Monitor student well-being and communicate any health or safety concerns to nursing staff as appropriate.
• Assist with student supervision during lunch, recess, transitions, and other school activities while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

National Jewish Health is home to Morgridge Academy, a free K-8 school designed specifically for children with chronic health conditions. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on students' educational experiences while working alongside a compassionate team dedicated to supporting the academic, social, and health needs of every child.
General Summary: To instruct students in a variety of academic subjects.
Essential Responsibilities
• Instructs students in Academic or Fine Arts.
• Corrects and grades schoolwork, homework and test.
• Monitors student's physical condition and reports all concerns to nursing staff.
• May meet with parents to discuss school progress and make recommendations.
• Maintain student confidentiality and any other confidential information that is obtained during the performance of duties.
• After school and evenings events may occasionally be necessary.
• Assist with supervision of students during lunch, recess and between classes.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Management/Supervisory Responsibilities: None
General Responsibilities
• Performs, as directed, safety compliance and uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as needed.
• Participates in Quality Assessment (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI) programs, as directed.
• Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission and all other Federal, State and Regulatory Agencies.
• Responds promptly and sincerely to customer’s needs, requests and concerns via all communication forms using easily understood language and refraining from using inappropriate language and non-verbal gestures.
• Maintains positive working relationships as a team player through problem solving issues, speaking positively about others, listening attentively and observing the Patient Bill of Rights and Confidentiality.
• Increases customer service knowledge, skill and ability by participating in department and institution-wide specific programs.
• Incorporates National Jewish’s identity (Science Transforming Life®) into daily functions. Speaks positively about the institution, provides customers with prompt service, maintains a clean and safe working environment, dresses appropriately based upon National Jewish safety standards, and departmental policies and wears an ID badge visibly.

Minimum Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor degree with Colorado teaching certification required.
• Work Experience: A minimum of one (1) year, preferred. Experience with chronically ill children also preferred.
• Special Training, Certification and Licensure: Working with children with learning disabilities and/or children with behavioral/emotional disorders.

Salary Range: $27.54 - $36.42
Benefits: This is a PRN position that is not eligible for benefits.