Program Overview: Led by the United Way of SWCO (UWSWC), Team UP AmeriCorps places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Southwest Colorado. While these members serve as part of a regional cohort and participate in regional cohort trainings and activities, they spend the majority of their term serving directly at a specific host site organization. Through collaborative service, Team UP AmeriCorps members develop their own professional skills and passions, expand effectiveness of southwest Colorado organizations, and ultimately support people to thrive. Team UP has been utilizing collective impact initiatives since 2015 to collaborate across sectors and promote communication towards common goals within rural Southwest Colorado communities.
The School Community Youth Collaborative (SCYC) is a non-profit organization based in Cortez, Colorado that supports youth on their path to healthy adulthood. SCYC’s vision is that all youth are thriving members of our community. SCYC provides youth with opportunities in Montezuma County through our life skills programming, out of school time programs, prevention programs and our gear lending library. SCYC provides youth with both academic and enrichment opportunities in direct collaboration with our local schools. SCYC as an organization has a flexible and supportive work environment that provides opportunities for professional and personal development. SCYC’s AmeriCorps member will have the opportunity to dive deeply into the non-profit world, serve directly with youth, and engage in the Montezuma County community.
Service Position Summary: The Afterschool & Family Engagement Coordinator will be responsible for supporting SCYC’s out-of-school time programming at Mancos Schools and SCYC’s family engagement programs at Mancos and Cortez Middle School (CMS). This member will be responsible for creating and developing exciting and engaging after school programming at Mancos Schools. Additionally, they will creatively recruit students to attend out-of-school time activities. For approximately 10 hours per week, the Coordinator will serve directly with the Team UP Safe Spaces Action Team to coordinate and implement new and current projects developed by the team and partner organizations all focused on increasing community inclusivity and safe spaces for all youth. While the primary focus will be on implementing projects directly for the Safe Spaces Action Team, they may support other Team UP Safe Spaces for Youth Action Team initiatives, programs, and projects on behalf of partner organizations.
Duties and Responsibilities: Team UP AmeriCorps members serve directly at their Host Site organization to develop, implement, and enhance programs, projects, and activities through direct and indirect service. Duties include:
Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual Demands:
Desired Qualifications:
Term of Service – Time Commitment: This is a Three-Quarter time national and community service position requiring, at a minimum, a total of 1200 hours during the year (approximately 40 hours/week.) The position begins September 9, 2024 and ends May 31, 2025. Flexible hours are required, including occasional evening and weekend commitments. Service on the following dates is required:
Training and Support Provided: Team UP AmeriCorps members receive significant training and experience in community engagement, project implementation, leadership, diverse populations, and more. Up to 20% of total hours served may be spent in applicable, approved trainings. Members will be supervised and supported by SCYC’s Director Christine Brice-Nelson (cbrice@scyclistens.org), as well as by Team UP AmeriCorps program staff. The PY 24-25 cohort of Team UP AmeriCorps members serving throughout the region will also act as additional resources and support for each other.
Location and Service Conditions: This position is based at 110 W. Main St., Ste. #102 in Cortez, Colorado at the SCYC office, however, this member will serve on a daily basis in Mancos at Mancos Elementary School, 301 Grand Ave, Mancos, CO. Frequent off-site engagement at partner schools and organizations will be required.
Flexible Contracted Work Hours:
Start Date: October 28th, 2024
Part-time with the possibility to grow into a full-time position.
Overview:
Through cross-cultural and global lessons, the Mwebaza Foundation inspires global citizenship among children and adults so they may advocate for positive change in their communities. Mwebaza facilitates connections with elementary middle and high schools in Colorado with our four partner schools in Uganda. We are committed to sharing knowledge, experiences, and ideas to create equitable and just school communities.
Position Summary:
The Program Assistant will support educational programming efforts on a part-time/contract basis. The successful candidate will maintain close working relationships with Mwebaza staff, Board, and partner school representatives while supporting the facilitation of Mwebaza’s educational lessons and activities at our partner schools.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Program Assistant will provide strategic assistance on a wide range of projects that may include but are not limited to the following: coordinating logistics and planning for student clubs; creating and presenting updates for students, parents, and staff; managing school and parent-related communications; overseeing and executing school fundraising and educational events; strategizing for increased parent and staff involvement; maintaining relationships with applicable partners and community members; collaborating with partner school staff on various projects and assignments; preparing and instructing cross-cultural exchange and global studies lessons; serving on the Education Committee; and contributing ideas and skills to achieve long-term sustainability of the Mwebaza Foundation mission and vision.
This position may include travel to Uganda to build relationships and collaborate with our partners. Travel costs are covered by the Foundation, and trip frequency is determined by available funds.
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
The successful candidate will also:
Requirements:
Three to five years of related experience. A candidate will have to successfully pass a background check.
Software-related skills:
Job Description
Position: Speech-Language Pathologist
Reports to: Julie Demes, MS, CCC-SLP – Director of Therapy Services
Overview
The Rise School of Denver / Rise Therapy Center is looking for an experienced, energetic, and collaborative speech-language pathologist to join our team.
The Rise School of Denver provides high quality, inclusive early childhood care, education, and therapy for all children, including children with developmental disabilities. We do this by providing exemplary school- and clinic-based services using recommended practices for children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families.
Speech-language pathologists will join our transdisciplinary team of early childhood specialists that includes other speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, and music therapists. The SLP will work closely with our clinic team, and be directed and supervised by our Director of Therapy Services and SLP. Clinic services are offered in a multi-sensory gym space.
This is a flexible part-time position with opportunity to build up to a full-time caseload, providing individual and group services through our outpatient therapy center, in family homes, and/or within the classroom.
Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Position Qualifications
Knowledge
Education and Experience
Skills
Compensation
$45 – $65/hour, depending on experience
The Rise School of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, and disability status. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Job Description
Position: Lead Teacher (4-5-Year Olds)
Reports to: Megan Gallagher, Executive Director; Kat Murphy-Woo, Assistant Director
Overview
The Rise School of Denver is an inclusive, non-profit early care and education center that supports young children with and without developmental delays and disabilities and their families. We are looking for a full-time Lead Teacher to join our passionate, expert team beginning Ocotber 1, 2024.
The Lead Teacher provides a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children with and without disabilities have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, language, emotional, adaptive, and physical skills. Lead Teachers lead a classroom team that includes a Lead Teacher, teaching assistant and members of the therapy team, with three adults present in the room and no more than 12 students present each day. Lead Teachers are also part of a larger transdisciplinary team that includes therapists, children’s families, and member’s of Rise’s leadership team.
The Rise School is committed to teacher development. Joining the lead teaching team at Rise offers teachers the opportunity to receive practice-based coaching from our Director of Education and Inclusion to implement the LEAP Model of Inclusion and Pyramid Model of Social and Emotional Competence. This position also involves joining Rise’s lead teaching team, who engage in group coaching with one another on a regular basis to ensure that every practitioner is fully supported.
Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Knowledge
Knowledge of young children’s development, the National Association for the Education of Young Children Developmentally Appropriate Practices for working with all young children, and the Division for Early Childhood Recommended Practices for working with young children with or at risk for developmental delays and disabilities.
Required Education
Skills
Physical Skills
Compensation
$50,000 – $60,000 depending on education and experience.
The Rise School of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, and disability status. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Under the collective banner of Innovate Pikes Peak, The Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC and Peak Education are leading an initiative to foster a robust regional ecosystem in Colorado Springs that aligns education with diverse career pathway opportunities that is lead and supported by the business/industry community. This position directs the joint effort of both organizations to begin their work as Innovate Pikes Peak is incubated.
The Project Director is responsible for the project management, design and implementation. This person will play a key role in advancing the work of Innovate Pikes Peak with a sense of urgency. Key aspects of this position include:
• Overseeing ongoing project design efforts
• Managing, directing, and leveraging the relationships, best practices and expertise of the Technical Assistance Partner (TA).
• Driving project timeline and ensuring that TA partner and organizing committee maintain timelines and deadlines for project goals
• Coordinate planning efforts between Technical Assistance Partners and key local stakeholders (Business/Industry, Education, Civic, Parents/Families, Students, etc.)
• Ensure stakeholders have an ongoing understanding of progress, impact, and buy-in of the direction and vision
• Oversee efforts to design, execute and evaluate pilot programs and innovation mechanisms
Access the complete job description at: https://www.peakedu.org/careers
Coal Creek Adult Education Center seeks an experienced adult education instructor for a High School Equivalency
Preparation class. Class runs on Tuesday/Thursday 1-3 p.m. Classes will be held at Broomfield Workforce Center in Broomfield. We seek not only a great
instructor but also one who can work well with administrators and partners.
Program Overview: Led by the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE), the Environmental Education Corps (eeCorps) AmeriCorps Program places AmeriCorps members at organizations throughout Colorado to focus on increasing environmental literacy for PreK-12 students and implementing the goals outlined in the Colorado Environmental Education Plan. eeCorps works directly with teachers, schools, and environmental education providers to support them in expanding reach and increasing impact of EE programming, while providing access to equitable learning experiences for all PreK-12 students. AmeriCorps members serving with the eeCorps provide direct service to improve outcomes in Environmental Stewardship and Education. AmeriCorps provides opportunities to improve lives and foster civic engagement all across the country.
Service Site Overview: This position will be located at the Nature Connection (NC) in Hotchkiss, CO. The Nature Connection’s mission is to eliminate the barriers to getting outside by providing fun, active, and educational outdoor experiences for youth and families in our community.
Service Position Summary: The AmeriCorps members serving with the eeCorps will engage with the Nature Connection to develop, implement, and enhance programs, projects, and activities that will create progress towards eeCorps and the Nature Connection’s goals. The members will focus on NC’s school programs, Learn to Bike, Skis for Kids, and Winter Ecology Days.
Essential Functions (Primary Responsibilities): eeCorps members engage with their Host Site organizations to develop, implement, and enhance programs, projects, and activities that will create progress towards eeCorps’ and NC’s goals. These duties include:
Marginal Functions (Secondary Responsibilities):
Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual Demands:
Qualifications:
Term of Service: This is a three quarter-time national and community service position requiring a minimum of 1,200 hours during the year (approximately 35-40 hours/week). The position begins 12/1/24 and ends 7/31/25. Flexible hours are required, including occasional evening and weekend commitments.
Training and Support Provided: eeCorps members receive significant training and experience in community engagement, project implementation, leadership, diverse populations, and more. Up to 20% of total hours served may be spent in applicable approved training and professional development. Members will be supervised and supported by Steph Seitz, NC Program Manager, as well as by Erin Dreps, eeCorps Program Coordinator. The 2024-25 cohort of eeCorps members serving throughout the region will act as additional resources and support for each other.
Location and Service Conditions: This position is based at the Nature Connection Headquarters, 397 Miners Way, Hotchkiss, CO 81419, and service will be performed at schools, on public lands, and other locations around Delta County.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity: The Nature Connection shall not discriminate against any employee, volunteer or program participant on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, marital, parental, veteran or military status, political service, or membership, participation or association with any employee organization. We provide equal employment and volunteer opportunities to all individuals based on relevant qualifications and abilities.
The Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE) recognizes the value of diversity and inclusiveness to advance environmental education. CAEE defines diversity in its broadest sense and welcomes everyone to the field of environmental education and the Alliance, including but not limited to people of all races, ethnicities, genders, gender expressions, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, national origins, socioeconomic status, religious affiliations, languages, and heritages.
Job Description
Position: Occupational Therapist
Reports to: Julie Demes, MS, CCC-SLP – Director of Therapy Services
Overview
The Rise School of Denver / Rise Therapy Center is looking for an experienced, energetic, and collaborative occupational therapist to join our team.
The Rise School of Denver provides high quality, inclusive early childhood care, education, and therapy for all children, including children with developmental disabilities. We do this by providing exemplary school and clinic-based services using recommended practices for children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families.
Occupational therapists will join our transdisciplinary team of early childhood specialists that includes other occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, and music therapists. The OT will work closely with our clinic team, and be directed and supervised by our Director of Therapy Services and SLP. Clinic services are offered in a multi-sensory gym space.
This is a flexible part-time position with opportunity to build up to a full-time caseload, providing individual and group services through our outpatient therapy center, in family homes and/or classroom settings.
Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Position Qualifications
Knowledge
Education and Experience:
Skills
The Rise School of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, and disability status. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
EDUCATION SPECIALIST (MEDICAL EDUCATION)
The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) is the premier international membership association for physicians, researchers, and medical professionals, who are dedicated to conquering lung and thoracic cancers globally. As an Education Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing and implementing medical education and professional development content for the IASLC’s multidisciplinary membership. You will collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to create engaging and effective educational activities that meet the evolving needs of medical professionals who manage patients with lung and thoracic cancers. This is a great opportunity to apply your instructional design skills to the field of medical education.
This nonsupervisory position is physically based in our downtown Denver, CO office on a hybrid work schedule. This position reports to the Associate Director, Education.
In this role, you will:
• Design and develop innovative and interactive instructional material for continuing medical education (CME) activities.
• Utilize instructional design principles to create engaging learning experiences.
• Incorporate multimedia elements, such as videos, simulations, microlearning, social media CME, and interactive modules, into educational content.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to assess educational needs and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with the ACCME accreditation standards and guidelines for CME activities.
• Create evaluative tools and provide timely reporting and analytics to assess the effectiveness and achievement of education program goals.
• Collaborate with the Education team to accomplish departmental goals and expand educational programming for members.
• Deliver timely, responsive, positive customer service to internal and external constituents.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as needed to support programs.
A successful candidate will have the following qualifications:
• A deep commitment to the mission of the IASLC and compassion for those living with a lung cancer diagnosis.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 2-3 years of experience in continuing medical education, instructional design, or professional adult education or certification programs.
• Excellent written literacy and customer service skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment with internal and external constituencies.
• Proficiency in standard computer programs with demonstrated aptitude for quickly and efficiently learning and embracing new software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in prioritizing, organization, time management, and project management with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in a medical society or professional association strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as needed.
• Multilingual fluency/literacy would be a plus.
We believe the best solutions come from diverse teams. We strive to have an environment where everyone has an opportunity to be successful regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other lawfully protected status.
The Colorado State University School of Social Work seeks two full-time MSW Program Advisors (hybrid) to support prospective and current students. The Advisors will extend individualized and collective support to students with a focus on building an inclusive learning community. The Advisors will demonstrate their commitment to social justice, equity, inclusion, and belonging through their work and interactions with students and colleagues. CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates. To view the complete job announcement and to apply for this position please visit this job posting link. (https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/149559)