MARIACHI TUTOR- HOURLY, 3RD-8TH GRADE, TEMPORARY

Applications will be received until September 16, 2026. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

About this job:

TEMPORARY 2026 -2027 SCHOOL YEAR - WORK 3 DAYS A WEEK ONE HOUR EACH WEDNESDAY FOR ADVANCED STUDENTS, THURSDAY FOR THE INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS AND FRIDAY FOR THE BEGINNING STUDENTS.

HOURS: 3:45 - 4:45 PM

MARIACHI ( NO PRIOR MARIACHI EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED, MUSIC WILL BE PROVIDED) TUTOR MUST BE VERSED IN READING AND PLAYING MUSIC FOR EITHER THE GUITAR/VIHUELA, VIOLIN OR TRUMPET

Provides academic support and guidance to students, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles. Offers feedback and encouragement to boost students' confidence and academic performance.

What DPS Offers You:

• A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
• Salary Range $ 40.467. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
• In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

What You'll Do:

• Tutors students in assigned subject area(s), working one-on-one or in small groups
• Provides personalized instruction using a variety of methods to meet the needs of different learners
• Reinforces concepts presented in school, helping students to grasp difficult concepts, work through problems and improve overall academic performance
• Helps students develop effective study skills
• Maintains a positive and supportive learning environment
• Tracks student progress and provides feedback to program staff
• Makes suggestions for additional resources or materials to enhance learning

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
• Spanish - Preferred
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience providing instructional support to students
• High degree of confidentiality
• No prior mariachi experience is needed
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to take responsibility for one's own performance
• Works collaboratively with others on a team
• Aptitude for variety and changing expectations in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to coordinate and work effectively with site staff and a diverse student population
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.

DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.