Pop Culture Classroom: Bilingual Classroom Outreach Instructors
Title: Bilingual Classroom Outreach Instructor
Reports to: Director of Education, Education Outreach Manager
Summary: Responsible for the planning and execution of educational programming and outreach at schools, libraries, community centers, and events around the Denver metro area including at FAN EXPO Denver. This role will also help translate curriculum into Spanish and teach in bilingual settings.
Compensation and benefits: starting at $30-$40 per hour plus travel
Hourly Expectation: 5-10 hours per month (varies depending on availability and time of year)
Description: Pop Culture Classroom (PCC) is a Denver-based education nonprofit with a mission to inspire a love of learning, increase literacy, celebrate diversity, and build community through the tools of popular culture and the power of self-expression. PCC accomplishes this by creating free resources and providing professional development for educators, as well as enacting pop culture-based educational programs for youth and families at schools, libraries, community centers, and events.
We are currently adding members to our team of qualified art, media, and literacy instructors to continue building on our mission. In an effort to make our workshops more accessible to various demographics, PCC is seeking a bilingual instructor to assist in planning and implementation of our curriculum in English and Spanish speaking settings. Our ideal candidate is someone with a background in creating pop culture (comics, gaming, art, film, podcasts, streaming video, etc.), who is fluent in English and Spanish, and who is excited to join a vibrant and diverse educational community, work with various demographics (including those that are underserved and at-risk) and build one-of-a-kind learning experiences for students of all ages.
Applications Due: September 27th, 2024
Start Date: October 21st, 2024
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works with Education Outreach Manager and Director of Education to successfully plan and execute outreach workshops.
- Collaborate with fellow instructors and PCC staff to develop lesson plans, coordinate supplies, and set clear learning goals for students.
- Communicate with site coordinators and PCC staff to coordinate workshop logistics and address needs/concerns as they arise.
- Manage learning spaces to create positive, healthy, and safe learning environments for all regardless of age, background, race, ability, etc.
- Learn and instruct PCC’s comic book-creation curriculum, Storytelling Through Comics.
- Learn and instruct PCC’s tabletop game design curriculum, Game On!
- As needed, translate PCC’s curriculum into Spanish
- Work with Education Outreach manager to discuss language needs of workshops in need of bilingual instructors
- Instruct workshops in Spanish-speaking or bilingual environments.
- Be familiar with PCC evaluation and assessment tools, striving for proficiency in all areas
- Keep and submit logs for hourly payment and mileage reimbursement.
- Arrive to workshops early, well-prepared, and familiar with the day’s lesson.
- Hold students accountable to high behavioral and academic expectations.
- Be willing to receive feedback and attend professional development as needed.
- Be flexible for all classrooms and age levels as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Perks: In addition to the responsibilities above, instructors with Pop Culture Classroom may receive various perks associated with their position. These may include:
- Opportunities to develop teaching practice through professional development
- Immersion in nerd culture through staff gatherings, FAN EXPO Denver, etc.
- Opportunities to develop portfolios and create media for PCC, such as downloadable curriculum and issues of Colorful History comics
- Flexibility of schedule
Required Qualifications:
- Written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish
- Ability to creatively solve problems on the spot
- Compassionate and clear communication skills
- Excellent, detail-oriented planning and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, interpersonal skills, and workshop teaching skills that support social and emotional development.
- Ability to relate authentically to youth of all ages
- Demonstrated leadership, reliability, stability, and responsibility
- Ability to travel to and from workshops as needed
- Comfortable carrying materials (up to 30 pounds) to and from workshops
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Flexibility in work hours
- Experience with contemporary pop culture
- Demonstrated skills in creating pop culture media (Digital or physical art, video games, board games, comics, podcasts, digital video, cosplay, coding, creative writing, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience working with youth and families
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher
- Certificate of Translation
- Experience teaching in a classroom setting (K-12 preferred)
- Experience with utilization of pop culture as an educational tool
- Ability to work during the school day (10 am – 5pm)
All applicants must pass background check before moving forward with the application process.
All applications will be required to receive CPR/First Aid training upon hire or provide evidence of current certification.
Pop Culture Classroom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the belief that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity.
Not benefits eligible.
Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@popcultureclassroom.org.
No phone calls, please.
Pop Culture Classroom: Classroom Outreach Instructor – Denver Metro North
Title: Classroom Outreach Instructor
Reports to: Director of Education, Education Outreach Manager
Summary: Responsible for the planning and execution of educational programming and outreach at schools, libraries, community centers, and events around the Denver metro area (particularly in the northern part), including at FAN EXPO Denver.
Compensation and benefits: starting at $30 per hour plus travel
Hourly Expectation: 5-10 hours per month (varies depending on availability and time of year)
Description: Pop Culture Classroom (PCC) is a Denver-based education nonprofit with a mission to inspire a love of learning, increase literacy, celebrate diversity, and build community through the tools of popular culture and the power of self-expression. PCC accomplishes this by creating free resources and providing professional development for educators, as well as enacting pop culture-based educational programs for youth and families at schools, libraries, community centers, and events.
We are currently adding members to our team of qualified art, media, and literacy instructors to continue building on our mission. Our ideal candidate is someone with a background in creating pop culture (comics, gaming, art, film, podcasts, streaming video, etc.) and who is excited to join a vibrant and diverse educational community, work with various demographics (including those that are underserved and at-risk), and build one-of-a-kind learning experiences for students of all ages. We are particularly looking for instructors located in the northern part of the Denver metro area, including Boulder, Broomfield, Longmont, Lafayette, etc.
Applications Due: September 27th, 2024
Start Date: October 21st, 2024
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works with Education Outreach Manager and Director of Education to successfully plan and execute outreach workshops.
- Collaborate with fellow instructors and PCC staff to develop lesson plans, coordinate supplies, and set clear learning goals for students.
- Communicate with site coordinators and PCC staff to coordinate workshop logistics and address needs/concerns as they arise.
- Manage learning spaces to create positive, healthy, and safe learning environments for all regardless of age, background, race, ability, etc.
- Learn and instruct PCC’s comic book-creation curriculum, Storytelling Through Comics.
- Learn and instruct PCC’s tabletop game design curriculum, Game On!
- Be familiar with PCC evaluation and assessment tools, striving for proficiency in all areas
- Keep and submit logs for hourly payment and mileage reimbursement.
- Arrive to workshops early, well-prepared, and familiar with the day’s lesson.
- Hold students accountable to high behavioral and academic expectations.
- Be willing to receive feedback and attend professional development as needed.
- Be flexible for all classrooms and age levels as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Perks: In addition to the responsibilities above, instructors with Pop Culture Classroom may receive various perks associated with their position. These may include:
- Opportunities to develop teaching practice through professional development
- Immersion in nerd culture through staff gatherings, FAN EXPO Denver, etc.
- Opportunities to develop portfolios and create media for PCC, such as downloadable curriculum and issues of Colorful History comics
- Flexibility of schedule
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to creatively solve problems on the spot
- Compassionate and clear communication skills
- Excellent, detail-oriented planning and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, interpersonal skills, and workshop teaching skills that support social and emotional development.
- Ability to relate authentically to youth of all ages
- Demonstrated leadership, reliability, stability, and responsibility
- Ability to travel to and from workshops as needed
- Comfortable carrying materials (up to 30 pounds) to and from workshops
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Flexibility in work hours
- Experience with contemporary pop culture
- Demonstrated skills in creating pop culture media (Digital or physical art, video games, board games, comics, podcasts, digital video, cosplay, coding, creative writing, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience working with youth and families
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher
- Experience teaching in a classroom setting (K-12 preferred)
- Experience with utilization of pop culture as an educational tool
- Ability to work during the school day (10 am – 5pm)
All applicants must pass background check before moving forward with the application process.
All applications will be required to receive CPR/First Aid training upon hire or provide evidence of current certification.
Pop Culture Classroom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the belief that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity.
Not benefits eligible.
Please email resume and cover letter to jobs@popcultureclassroom.org.
No phone calls, please.
Communications and Social Media Contractor
Job Description
July 2024
Pop Culture Classroom seeks applications from individuals for assistance with communications strategies that support the long-term strategic goals of the organization and our programs. This will be a 1099 contract position and will report to the Director of Operations.
About Pop Culture Classroom:
Pop Culture Classroom is a non-profit organization that inspires a love of learning, increases literacy, celebrates diversity, and builds community through the tools of popular culture and the power of self-expression. We enact our mission through local events, workshops/professional developments, and providing free downloadable resources for educators, librarians, and parents. We are a team of 5 full time staff members, 8 part time teaching artists, and a number of contractors who provide support services.
Scope of Work
- Manage PCC social media including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn, as well as mass email communications.
- Create content and design posts, newsletters, flyers, and other needed communications assets.
- Maintain brand identity through weekly social media posts.
- Collaborate with other contracted positions as necessary.
- Advise on social media strategy including new platforms.
- Manage monthly e-newsletter and announcements for events, new downloadable resources, and our Excellence in Graphic Literature Awards.
- Assist in creating the organization’s voice.
- Advise ED, Board, and staff in communications strategy.
- Work with other team members to develop and implement strategies to raise the visibility of our workshops and to increase the number of resources downloaded from our website.
- Co-create goals with supervisor to increase workshop awareness and digital download numbers
Requirements
- A voice that is creative and personal, yet informative and authoritative.
- Familiarity with messages in support of k-12 education and arts organizations.
- Experience using analytics to create data driven marketing strategies.
- A clear process for developing content and revising based on feedback from multiple stakeholders.
- Strong collaboration skills.
- Self-motivated and highly organized.
- Proof of success in marketing with the social media platforms mentioned above and MailChimp.
This is a remote role. Regular zoom meetings and occasional in-person meetings in Denver will be required. This person will also be expected to attend 3-5 in-person events in the Denver Metro Area per year. Therefore, this person should be based in the Denver Metro Area.
Evaluation Metrics
- Productivity towards goals co-created with staff and items in statement of work.
- Continual increase in workshop inquiries in 2024. This goal will be adjusted for 2025.
- Continual increase in number of downloads from our website.
- Increase in followers and audience engagement on social media.
- Increase in rate of opened emails and interactions with email content.
Estimated Hours Per Week: Average 10 hours per week with variation due to season and your pace of work.
Pay Range: $30-45 per hour based on skills and experience
Pop Culture Classroom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the belief that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity.
Please send your resume, and portfolio to jobs@popcultureclassroom.org.