Elementary Summer Program Teacher
Position Description
Elementary Summer Program Teacher
About Horton’s Kids: 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 – Wellington Park and Stanton Oaks. These communities are home to children and families with big dreams and the potential needed to achieve them. However, decades of disinvestment and systemic racism have created unfair barriers to access for these families. Horton’s Kids works to remove these barriers and even the playing field by providing comprehensive academic, social-emotional, health and wellness, and family engagement supports.
As an organization that serves exclusively people from low-income neighborhoods, we recognize that systemic oppression disproportionately impacts the most marginalized people in society, including BIPOC people, people with disabilities, people from low-wealth backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ+ people. We intentionally center these communities in our work and encourage people from these and other marginalized communities to apply for this position.
Position Description:
Horton’s Kids is seeking Elementary Summer Program Teachers to participate in our in-person Summer Camp for roughly 70 children in grades 1-4. The class size is a maximum of 12 children. Each class will have one lead teacher and one assistant teacher. Our camp addresses learning loss from the ongoing pandemic as well as the summer slide. Our strategy is to provide academic and SEL opportunities in the morning and enrichment activities/field trips in the afternoon. We know that building executive functioning and social skills are crucial to success.
Horton’s Kids Summer Camp is a 5-week program, Monday through Thursday from the hours of 8am-3:30pm. While exact dates have yet to be determined, camp will operate either late June through late July or early July through early August. We will have 20 hours of mandatory, paid training. The pay rate is $40/hour.
Due to COVID-19, appropriate and strict protocols will be put in place to ensure the safety of all students and staff. All staff must be fully vaccinated.
Core Responsibilities
Academics:
• Create and implement effective instructional lesson plans with clear learning outcomes for literacy interventions (experience with: Wilson Reading, Fundations, or Literacy Footprints a plus!)
• Consistently track student data using progress-monitoring tools.
• Evaluate children’s reading levels using the STAR Assessment.
• Provide diverse reading experiences and opportunities for children of all abilities.
• Implement appropriate accommodations and modifications to meet varying student need.
• Demonstrate knowledge of trauma-informed practices.
SEL:
• Implement daily lessons from the Second Step curriculum.
• Develop and integrate mindfulness activities throughout the day.
• Create and prioritize (at least 2) movement and brain breaks a day.
Family Engagement:
• Complete and send home bi-weekly progress reports of student engagement and academic progress throughout camp.
Administrative:
• Track, gather, and evaluate data to monitor children’s academic growth
• Oversee and help develop Teacher’s Assistants
Qualifications:
• 2+ years as a classroom teacher in an elementary school setting with a focus on literacy
• Knowledge of Special Education, IEP and 504 plans, and the educational landscape of DC
• Demonstrated experience creating lesson plans and providing literacy interventions
• Experience with administering academic assessments and creating differentiated lessons based on data.
• 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
To apply
Fill out this form and upload a cover letter and resume.
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. Applicants must be fully vaccinated. No phone calls, emails, or drop-ins, please.
