Elementary Summer Program Teachers
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.
Details: Horton’s Kids is seeking Elementary Summer Program Teachers to participate in our in-person Summer Camp for roughly 70 children in grades K-4. The class size is a maximum of 12 children. Each class will have one lead teacher and one assistant teacher. We will also have two student support staff to assist with student behavior. After a year of distance learning and time away from peers, our Summer Camp’s goal is to prepare kids to return to school; 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 4-week program (June 28, 2021-July 23, 2021), Monday through Thursday from the hours of 8am-2:00pm. This year, we are operating out of the KIPP Douglass campus. During the week of June 21, 2021, we will provide 20 paid hours of training. This is an in-person, hourly position; the pay rate is $40/hour. We will provide bonuses at the end of camp for staff who have perfect attendance.
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:
- Create and implement effective instructional lesson plans with clear learning outcomes for literacy interventions; experience with read-alouds or Literacy Footprints a plus
- Consistently track student data using progress-monitoring tools
- Evaluate children’s reading levels using the STAR Assessment (training provided)
- 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 (training provided)
- 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:
- 1+ years as a classroom teacher in an elementary school setting
- Knowledge of Special Education, IEP and 504 plans
- Demonstrated experience creating lessons
- Experience with administering academic assessments and creating individualized supports 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
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.
