Job title: 4th Lead Teacher-Horizons Colorado at Colorado Academy
Company: Colorado Academy
Job description: The Horizons Colorado at Colorado Academy (HCCA) program seeks a lead 4th Grade teacher for our 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 17 through July 26, 2024 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 12 – 13, 2024.
The 4th Grade lead teacher guides daily classroom activities, goes on field trips, oversees 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.
The 4th Grade lead teacher 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
Lead Teachers must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree and/or have 5+ years of classroom experience
- Be available to attend the full 6-week program, two Saturday professional development days in March and April, and mandatory staff training sessions the week prior to program start
- Undergo a background check and complete mandatory state licensing paperwork and online training videos in a timely manner
Strongly Preferred Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus for all grades but especially needed for 4th Grade
- Culturally responsive teaching experience
- Experience in social emotional learning competencies and skills
Compensation
Salary range for the six-week summer program is $5,200 – $5,350 commensurate with experience.
As this is a seasonal position, no additional benefits beyond those required by state and federal law are provided
Application Deadline
Please apply by February 16, 2024 to be considered.
If you have questions, please reach out to Jessica.nunez@horizonscolorado.org.
Candidates are encouraged to visit for more information about the Horizons program.
Colorado Academy (including Horizons Colorado) 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.
Salary Description
$5,200 – $5,350 for six-week program
Expected salary: $5200 per month
Location: Colorado
Job date: Fri, 02 Feb 2024 04:36:46 GMT
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