ECE Summer Teacher
Position Description
Horton’s Kids is a community-based organization working to drive positive change in the lives of 500 children in grades K – 12 living in two of the most under-resourced communities in southeast Washington, DC, called Wellington Park and Stanton Oaks. In these neighborhoods, 80 percent of adults do not have a high school diploma, and the average annual household income is less than $10,000. With support from committed staff and volunteers, Horton’s Kids’ goal is to change the life trajectory of children by providing academic, youth development, and health and basic needs supports. To learn more about Horton’s Kids, please visit www.hortonskids.org.
Details: Horton’s Kids is seeking ECE Summer School Teachers to participate in our in-person Summer Camp for roughly 25 children in grades PreK3-PreK4. This position will play a crucial role in mitigating learning loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our PreK3 and PreK4 program will use a centers-based approach; each center will focus on building developmentally appropriate skills. They will also have opportunities to engage with our enrichment partners be provided time to expend physical energy outdoors. Horton’s Kids Summer Camp is a 4-week program (June 28, 2021-July 23, 2021), Monday through Thursday from the hours of 8am-2pm. You must attend approximately fifteen hours of training and prep time the week of June 21, 2021. This is an in-person, hourly position commensurate with experience.
Due to COVID-19, appropriate and strict protocols will be put in place to ensure the safety of all students and staff.
Core responsibilities of this position include:
Academics:
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, games, and songs etc.) to teach children.
- Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times.
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of trauma-informed practices.
- Effectively conduct diapering and toileting procedures as needed.
SEL:
- Develop and integrate mindfulness activities throughout the day.
- Create and prioritize movement and brain breaks a day.
- Build children’s self-esteem through positive guidance and nurturing
Family Engagement:
- Complete and send home bi-weekly progress reports of student engagement and academic progress throughout camp.
Administrative:
- Consistently track student data using progress monitoring tools to evaluate student growth and improvement.
- Oversee and help develop Teacher’s Assistants.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years as a classroom ECE teacher (experience in Wards 7 & 8 preferred).
- Certification in child CPR.
- Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods.
- Knowledge of Special Education and the educational landscape of DC
- Ability to act as mediator between children
- Strong behavior management and classroom management skills
- Experience collaborating with others.
- Experience working with children and families who come from under-resourced, urban backgrounds.
- Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice for children and families
Applicants will be asked to undergo standard screening requirements including an FBI background check, Child Protection Register check, and TB test. Must be 18 or older to apply. Horton’s Kids, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. No phone calls, emails, or drop-ins, please.
