2019 Program Dates

• June 17-21: Staff Orientation
• June 24-August 2: Summer Program

Please note: Program times are location-specific

Organizational Background

Horizons Greater Washington (HGW) is an academic and enrichment program designed to help students from low-income families in the DC-area reach their full potential. HGW supports over 370 students from 1st grade through 9th grade with year-round programming and support.

Working in partnership with our families, sending schools, and host schools, HGW is committed to developing the whole child through experiences that build problem-solving skills, foster awareness of community responsibility, instill respect for self and others, encourage a lifelong interest in learning, and inspire a meaningful, choice-filled life. The program begins when a student enters 1st grade and extends until they enter 9th grade, allowing for a rewarding long-term relationship between a diverse set of learners and the nurturing staff who work with them every summer.

To learn more, please visit our website here.

Position Description

Horizons Greater Washington is seeking a dedicated and effective K-6 Lead Teacher with classroom experience and a penchant for cultivating students lifelong love of learning. Each Lead Teacher will work with a teaching assistant, volunteer, and certified reading specialist to deliver engaging, inquiry-based curriculum in small classes of no more than 17 students. Additionally, Lead Teachers are supported by a Site Director and the HGW administrative team.

Job Responsibilities

The Lead Teachers areas of direct responsibility include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design and teach high quality, culturally-responsive, project-based curriculum and engage students in learning math and language arts throughout our six-week summer enrichment program
• Attend a one-week orientation session prior to the start of the program (as noted in the dates above)
• Engage approximately 15-17 students in daily lessons that promote active, student-centered learning in math and reading
• Examine student assessment data to inform decision making and improve instruction, consulting with the Site Director and Reading Specialists as necessary
• Establish and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning
• Supervise students during daily meals
• Accompany students while they are in the pool during their swimming lessons
• Plan experiential learning experiences and accompany students on weekly field trips
• Attend Family Night, Ice Cream Social, and Faculty Meetings and other activities, including those that may fall outside the program hours
• Maintain daily attendance records, develop and submit lessons plans, and provide formative feedback to the Site Director and Assistant Site Director on a consistent basis
• Ride the bus for both student pick-up and drop-off as needed
• Work with approximately two teaching assistants to collaboratively deliver lessons and activities
• Ensure compliance to state and organizational regulations and policies
• Meet regularly with the Site Director (and Program Director as needed) to proactively accomplish goals and problem solve as issues arise
• Prepare and submit a final evaluation of each students progress prior to the end of the program
• Assist in the administration of student assessments

In addition to having a steadfast commitment to Horizons mission, the ideal candidate will possess classroom experience in project-based instruction, behavior management, and differentiation. Candidates must also be flexible, organized, and self-driven.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Position-relevant teaching credentials are strongly preferred, but equivalent content expertise or teaching experience will be considered in lieu of certification
• Basic swimming proficiency and comfort with being in the water
• Knowledge of best practices for classroom management as well as socio-emotional learning and the ability to implement specific strategies for developing childrens non-cognitive skills such as focus, determination, empathy and self-discipline
• Proven ability to relate well to diverse children and families as well as plan and deliver engaging, challenging lessons for school-aged children
• Excellent communicative, organizational, and time management skills
• Leadership experience and demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Access to reliable transportation for travel to/from the program

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching elementary and/or middle school-aged students in a classroom setting is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of effective teaching strategies for second language learners

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