Part-Time Kids Science & Medicine Instructor — South Denver Metro

Mile High Kids Collective runs Little Medical School programs across the South Denver metro, teaching kids ages 4–12 what doctors, nurses, and veterinarians actually do. We're looking for two or three reliable part-time instructors to join our team this spring and summer.

The job is simple: you show up at an elementary school, daycare, or rec center with a bin of real medical equipment (stethoscopes, reflex hammers, blood pressure cuffs, lab coats in kid sizes), and you run a 60 minute class that we've already written for you. Kids listen to their own heartbeats, practice taking pulses on stuffed animals, learn what an X-ray is, and generally have a blast pretending to be doctors. You don't need a medical background — we train you on the curriculum and give you everything you need.

What the schedule actually looks like

Most classes run between 2:00 and 4:00 PM on weekdays during the school year, since they're after-school enrichment programs. You'll typically work 5–15 hours per week depending on how many days you're available. Summer is busier — full-day camp weeks at partner schools with more hours available if you want them. This is a great fit if you're a college student (we're right by ACC, DU, and MSU Denver), a teacher looking for side income, a retired educator, a stay-at-home parent with school-age kids of your own, or a healthcare worker who wants something different on your off days.

What you'll actually do

Drive to the day's class location (we cover Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Centennial, and Englewood — you pick which areas work for your commute). Set up the classroom, teach the lesson we've prepped for you, keep a group of 12(max) kids engaged and safe, pack up, and head home. You'll also send short updates to the site coordinator and occasionally chat with parents at pickup.

What we need from you

• A passion for positively impacting the next generation!
• You genuinely like being around kids and can keep a room of 12 five-year-olds on task
• Reliable car and a clean driving record — sites are spread across the south metro
• You show up when you say you will. This is the single most important thing.
• Willing to store a tub of class supplies in your car or at home between sessions
• Able to pass a background check (required for working at schools and daycares)
• Comfortable being the only adult leading a class

Nice to have, not required

• Any prior experience with kids — babysitting, camp counseling, coaching, tutoring, student teaching, Sunday school, all of it counts
• A science, healthcare, or education background (but seriously, we train you on everything)
• Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to get certified (we'll help)

What you get

• $25–$35/hour depending on experience, paid every two weeks
• Paid training before your first solo class
• All curriculum, equipment, and supplies provided — nothing comes out of your pocket
• Flexible scheduling — tell us which days work and we build around it
• Referral bonuses if you bring on another great instructor
• A job where kids leave excited and tell their parents about their day

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Are you aware this position requires you to be available in the early afternoon. Arrive 15 minutes before elementary school dismisses (As early as 2:15 arrival time)?
• Are you 18 years of age or older?
• Write a summary of your experience working with children and why you are a good fit for this role.

Work Location: In person