Lead Teacher, Summer Enrichment Program: Horizons at SCH Academy

Position Purpose

Horizons at SCH Academy seeks a dedicated and effective Lead K/1 Teacher with a dynamic talent for creating and nurturing a lifelong love of learning in children. We seek a talented, passionate, caring professional who will work as a team player to launch this vibrant program, fulfill the Horizons mission, and create a joyous, inclusive, inspiring educational culture. The Lead Teacher will work with a teaching assistant and a reading specialist, and will be supported by the Executive Director. We hope Horizons summer staff members will return to the program for more than one summer as we continue to work together, help our students, and build the program and the community. All Horizons SCH staff must complete state and federal clearances, attend safety training, and participate in approximately four Summer Program planning meetings and professional development sessions leading up to the program's start.

Essential Functions

• An educator for approximately 15 students during a six-week summer enrichment program.
• Responsible for planning, organizing, and instructing different subject areas using various teaching methods.
• Writes appropriate, data-driven classroom lesson plans, teaches lessons and provides evaluative feedback.
• Creates a positive atmosphere in partnership with other Horizons lead teachers, teaching assistants, and volunteers.
• Oversees and supervises assigned assistants and volunteers, delegating tasks appropriately.
• Attends all field trips, pre-season training, program meetings, program family events.
• Participates in daily meals with the students.
• Oversees and encourages the students as they learn to swim.
• Communicate with the Site Director about student progress.
• Work collaboratively with other staff to address family questions or concerns.
• Fulfills any other tasks or duties as requested or assigned by the Executive Director.
  
  

Qualifications

• Available for a 6-week summer program from June 23 to August 1, 2025 for the hours of 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Monday - Friday).
• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Minimum of three years experience as a lead early childhood classroom teacher.
• Commitment to Horizons' mission and a belief in its effectiveness in helping students reach their full potential.
• Passion, enthusiasm, and energy for working with young children.
• Willingness, ability, and desire to work collaboratively as a team member.
• Ability and desire to engage students in active learning through non-traditional, hands-on, project-based methods.
• Ability to acknowledge racial disparities in educational opportunities and how they adversely affect children of color in under-resourced communities.
• Commitment to a welcoming, inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Outstanding interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, including relative comfort integrating technology for record-keeping and communication.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-moving environment where unexpected student issues and varying challenges compete for one's attention.
• Must be able to work actively around the classroom for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in a traditional climate-controlled environment and outdoors, utilizing the natural surroundings for outdoor education and experiences.
• Be able to lift to 30 lbs occasionally.
• Regularly use close and distance vision.
• Frequently stand and talk or hear, and sometimes walk and sit.
• Turn, bend, reach, and occasionally climb.
  
  

Application Procedures

To be considered, candidates must upload a cover letter, resume, statement of educational philosophy, and information for three professional references through our online platform.

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.