Job title: Horizons Colorado at Colorado Academy (HCCA): Summer Enrichment Program 2025: Lead Teacher
Company: Colorado Academy
Job description: The Horizons Colorado at Colorado Academy (HCCA) program seeks lead teachers for our elementary and middle school summer enrichment program.HCCA offers an enrichment program designed for Denver Public School students from under-resourced communities. The tuition-free program runs for six weeks from June 16 through July 25, 2025 and emphasizes academic enrichment, social and emotional learning, cultural experiences and the arts, and health and wellness – including swimming. Teacher orientation, which is required, will be held on June 10 – 12, 2025.Lead teachers guide daily classroom activities, go on field trips, oversee swimming and outdoor activities, and other duties as required. This position will require some lifting, sitting, walking, and the ability to engage young children in their daily activities.Lead teachers will have responsibilities such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Providing instructional, behavioral and emotional support to all students as they participate in all aspects of their summer day
- Designing and implementing summer curriculum and lesson plans based on common core and grade appropriate standards
- Have strong classroom management skills, be empathetic, and a positive role model and team player
- Communicating effectively with the Horizons administration, fellow staff members, and parents
- Effectively manage the classroom team including the assistant teacher, intern and volunteer(s)
- Collecting observational data related to student’s progress in obtaining and using skills/strategies in the classroom and writing a report card at the end of the program
- Being available for parent/teacher conferences and other family events as needed
Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree and/or have 5+ years of classroom experience
- Be available to attend the full 6-week program, two professional development sessions in March and April, and mandatory staff training sessions the week prior to program start
- Complete mandatory state licensing paperwork and online training videos in a timely manner
Strongly Preferred Skills 1
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus for all grades but especially needed for Kindergarten
- Culturally responsive teaching experience
- Experience in social emotional learning competencies and skills
Application DeadlinePlease apply by February 16, 2025 to be considered. Candidates are encouraged to visit https://www.horizonscolorado.org/ for more information about the Horizons program.All faculty and staff at Colorado Academy are expected to carry out the CA Mission, “Creating Curious, Kind, Courageous, and Adventurous Learners and Leaders,” to support the vision of the Middle School, and to contribute to the life of the school outside of the classroom.This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. Colorado Academy reserves the right to modify or revise this job description at any time.Salary range for the six week summer program is $5,200 – $5,348, commensurate with experience. . Although this is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, Colorado Academy reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. Any wage differential that may exist for the position does not relate to sex, gender or gender identity, but relates solely to a seniority system, a merit system, or relevant education, training and/or experience. Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 403(b) retirement plan. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document.Applicants are invited to visit the Colorado Academy website (www.coloradoacademy.org) to learn more about the program and the school.Colorado Academy does not discriminate or allow unlawful harassment in any of its programs, procedures or practices on the basis of age, color, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, political affiliation, race, religion or creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, marital status or other protected classifications defined by applicable law. The policy applies in all aspects of employment with the Academy.
Expected salary: $5200 – 5348 per month
Location: Colorado
Job date: Sat, 18 Jan 2025 23:56:52 GMT
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