Horizons - Classroom Paraprofessional

Position Summary Assist grade-level teaching team by actively participating in academic activities.  Principal Duties & Responsibilities Assistant teacher in a class of approximately 18-22 students Support the lead teacher in implementing math and small group reading instruction Collaborate with the ELA teacher, Math teacher, and SEL instructors to implement academics, recreation, and systemically embed SEL Facilitate and sustain an emotionally safe and trauma-informed classroom and program environment Maintain professional boundaries and mutually respectful relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and community partners with the foundation of open communication, respect, and collaboration Work in collaboration with a team consisting of a lead teacher, classroom coach, and volunteer Attend all training, professional learning, onboarding, programming, and community events Collect and input all required metrics, data, and surveys by assigned dates Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes A minimum of 2-4 years working in K-8 classrooms is preferred. Experience differentiating curriculum to meet the needs of all learners. Experience with and commitment to social-emotional learning. Strong commitment to antiracist practice and the HSHU mission. Effective oral and communication skills. Experience using technology to enhance instruction. Skills needed to mentor and coach classroom staff. Unusual Working Conditions This is a seasonal summer program position. This is a half-day position.   Dates of Program: Training week: 6/23 through 6/27/25 Program Days: 6/30 through 8/8/25; two required evening events 8/6/25 & 8/8/25 Clean-up & Reporting Days: 8/11 & 8/12/25 Pre-Training Onboarding – Date TBD Trainings generally run 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Program days are 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.