K-8 Summer Program Teacher
Position Description
About Horton’s Kids: Horton’s Kids is a community-based organization working to drive positive change in the lives of 600 children and their families in grades K – 12 living in two of the most under-invested 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 and community engagement support. As an organization that exclusively serves 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.
Job Description: Horton’s Kids is seeking K-8 Summer Program Teachers to participate in our in-person Summer Camp for roughly 120 children, with a class size of 12 children. Each class will have a Teacher and a Program Assistant. Horton’s Kids Summer Camp addresses summer learning loss and provides a safe and fun place for kids to be during the summer weeks. Our strategy is to provide academic interventions, SEL opportunities, enrichment activities, and incentive field trips.
For kids, Horton’s Kids Summer Camp is a 5-week program running Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. The time commitment for Summer Program Teachers is Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Final program dates will be finalized and shared prior to hiring. Summer Program Teachers are guaranteed 20 workdays, including mandatory training sessions.
Hourly Rate: This position pays $40 – $45 per hour.
Essential Responsibilities:
Academics:
- Create and implement effective instructional lesson plans with clear learning outcomes for literacy and math interventions.
- Provide diverse reading experiences and opportunities for children of all abilities.
- Implement appropriate accommodations and modifications to meet varying student needs.
- Consistently track students’ progress, participation, and attendance.
Youth Development:
- Implement daily lessons from the Second Step curriculum.
- Develop and integrate mindfulness activities throughout the day.
- Create and prioritize movement and brain breaks through the learning experience.
- Implement and track Horton’s Kids’ incentive program.
- Demonstrate knowledge of trauma-informed practices.
Administrative:
- Utilize data tools provided to monitor children’s academic and SEL growth.
- Oversee and help develop Classroom Assistants’ skills.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years as a classroom teacher in an elementary or middle school setting.
- Knowledge of Special Education, IEP and 504 plans, and the educational landscape of DC.
- Demonstrated experience creating lesson plans and providing literacy and/or math 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.
Any offers made to candidates will be contingent upon undergoing standard screening requirements including an FBI background check, and Child Protection Register check. Must be 18 or older to apply. Horton’s Kids, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer..