Instructor, Teacher

Applications due by May 8, 2026

Goodwill of Colorado

    Job Description

Pay: $58,000-$60,000

This position is eligible for Daily Pay!  Work today, get paid today! We’ve partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Full-Time position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings.  In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Excel Center is the first free in-seat High School for adult learners 22 years of age and older in Colorado who have not earned a High School diploma.

The Instructor, Teacher holds primary responsibility for the implementation and development of the Excel Center curriculum and the success of its students. We seek Teachers who are committed to continuously improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a team. The Teacher will facilitate learning for students attending Excel Center, meeting students “where they are”. They will employ a student-centered approach effectively tailoring the instructional strategies to the individual students’ needs approaching instruction with grit, creativity, and innovation. Strategies may include but are not limited to direct instruction, one-on-one instruction, seminars, self-paced lessons, and online learning environments. Teachers employ high-impact instructional practices and motivational techniques. The position will work with the instructional team in meeting the educational objectives and adhering to the Colorado State Standards.

This role demonstrates behaviors consistent with our Mission, Vision, and Values, on behalf of Goodwill of Colorado. This is a full-time, year-round, in-person position at our school located in Aurora, Colorado. The incumbent must reside in Colorado and work from the Aurora facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards; build lessons around student needs, including online learning tools and content.


• Design and implement assessments that measure progress toward academic standards; be accountable for students' mastery of Colorado Academic Standards.


• Track and analyze classroom data; use attendance and assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices to achieve learning goals.


• Focus constantly on student learning; think critically and strategically to respond to specific student learning needs across ability levels.


• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions aimed at improving student retention, productivity, school culture, and new student orientation.


• Communicate student progress effectively with students and colleagues; collaborate with staff/student support specialists to ensure student success.


• Work with student support specialists and leadership staff to support students’ progress toward graduation and post-secondary planning.


• Review and adhere to 504 recommendations to ensure appropriate accommodation and support for eligible students.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• A Bachelors degree in subject specialty required, with a minimum of 2 years Teaching experience post licensing preferred. 


• Current Colorado Teaching Certification in subject specialty, dual licensure preferred, mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subjects.

Experience:

• Experience working with adult learners in urban, nontraditional, and/or adult education settings is highly preferred.

Other:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred.


• Customer Service: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect. 


• Communication Skills: Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others' needs. Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world. Must have the ability to network with community partners and speak to large audiences. 


• Organizational Aptitude: Plans and attends to details and pursue quality in accomplishing multiple tasks in an organized and timely fashion. Exhibits careful attention to detail and follow-through.


• Technical Knowledge: Has working knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office, as well as Student Information Systems.


• Informed Decision-Making: Identifies and comprehends issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.


• Information Monitoring/Reporting/Design: Creates, collects, reviews, and maintains information to manage or improve the achievement of learning goals.   


• Adaptability: Maintains effectiveness when experiencing shifts in priorities; adjusts effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment. 

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses. 

Goodwill participates in E-Verify.  For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. 

 We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description 

Job Title: 789 – Instructor, Teacher Dept Number: 5635

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)


• Frequently (3-4 hours)


• Occasionally (1-2 hours)


• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over – OCCASIONALLY

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY

   Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

CARRYING:

   Heavy: 45 lbs & over - OCCASIONALLY

   Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY

   Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING - FREQUENTLY

REACHING:

   Above Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

   At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

   Below Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

TWISTING - FREQUENTLY

BENDING - FREQUENTLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASIONALLY

SQUAT - OCCASIONALLY

CLIMBING:

   Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

   Use of arms & legs (ladders) - NEVER

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

   Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

   Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

   Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

   Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

   Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

   Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - FREQUENTLY

STANDING - FREQUENTLY

SITTING - OCCASIONALLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe -