Middle School Guidance Counselor (Summer Seasonal)

About the Organization

Horizons at Episcopal Academy (HEA) is a community-centered education program serving
students from the Greater Philadelphia area. Horizons advances educational equity by building
long-term partnerships with students, families, communities, and schools to create experiences
that inspires the joy of learning. The main component of Horizons is a six-week summer program located on the campus of Episcopal Academy, where students participate in academic, cultural, and recreational enrichment activities. The six-week program is supplemented by a growing school-year program, where students participate in after school tutoring, community service, and cultural and celebratory events quarterly. HEA operates a proven model and is part of an affiliated network with over 70 Horizons sites serving students across the country.

About the Position

Horizons at The Episcopal Academy is seeking a dedicated and effective Math Specialist with a dynamic talent for creating and nurturing a lifelong love of learning in children. We are looking for a talented, passionate, caring professional who will work as a team player, fulfill the Horizons mission, and create a joyous, inclusive, inspiring and educational culture. The Middle School Guidance Counselor will be an integral part of the Horizons team, leading the development and support of the social emotional learning program for students in grades 6-8 including the administration of assessments and their use in instructional planning, delivery of small group/individualized instruction, sharing of best practices, and enhancing learning opportunities for students and staff. It is our hope that Horizons summer staff members will return to the program for more than one summer as we continue to work together, support our students, and build the program and the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• ● SEL counselor for 6th-8th grade students during a six-week summer enrichment program.

• ● Responsible for planning, organization, and instruction of SEL lessons using a wide range of teaching

  methods.

• ● Writes appropriate, data driven classroom lesson plans, teaches lessons, and provides evaluative

  feedback.

• ● Holds 1:1 sessions with students, as needed, and logs student progress and notes.

• ● Creates a positive atmosphere in partnership with other Horizons lead teachers, teaching assistants,

  and volunteers each day.

• ● Communicates with the Program Director about student(s) progress.

• ● Addresses family questions or concerns.

• ● Fulfills any other tasks or duties as requested or assigned by the Executive Director and Program

  Director.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• ● Commitment to Horizons' mission and a belief in its effectiveness in helping students reach their full potential.

• ● Ability to create and nurture a lifelong interest of learning in children.

• ● Ability to engage students in active learning through non-traditional, hands-on, project-based methods.

• ● Ability to work with diverse constituencies.

• ● Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• ● Professional, organized, self-disciplined, joyful and caring individual with a passion for teaching.

• ● Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

  Horizons at Episcopal Academy (HEA) strives to create an inclusive, affirming, and welcoming environment that allows all team members to thrive.

  As an organization whose central purpose is to mitigate inequities in education, Horizons is strongly committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in all forms, and we strongly denounce racism, sexism, and discrimination of any kind. Focus on EDI is central to Horizons National and our National Network, which actively engages in diverse and inclusive partnerships; representative councils and working groups; provides robust professional development opportunities; evaluates internal and external communications with an asset- based lens; and facilitates conversations across different communities to ensure that all Horizons voices are heard and represented.

  The Episcopal Academy seeks candidates who hope to help foster a school environment where all people are valued and where all perspectives are respected and appreciated, as described in our Diversity and Inclusion Statement.

  How to Apply

  Interested candidates should upload the following materials as PDF documents.

• ● Current resume

• ● List of three references, including name, relationship to applicant, phone number, and email address of