Program Teacher - EVERGREEN

This position is part of our Evergreen hiring process, meaning we are continuously accepting applications to build a talent pipeline for future opportunities. While there may not be an immediate opening, we review applications regularly. Please note that you may not hear back about your application until there is an actual need to fill the role.

If you’re passionate about this work and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

About Horton’s Kids: Horton’s Kids is a community-based organization committed to driving positive change for over 600 children and families in Southeast DC by providing comprehensive academic, social-emotional, health, and wellness support. Our organization is deeply rooted in the communities we serve.

We partner with communities in Southeast DC, where children and families with immense potential face the daily reality of historical disinvestment and systemic racism. Our approach involves working directly with families to access resources and services to overcome unjust obstacles and reach their full potential.

Horton’s Kids operates three Community Resource Centers, each playing a vital role in our mission. At the heart of our operations is Horton’s Kids Community Resource Hub or “Horton’s Hub”, serving as our largest location and headquarters. This multifunctional space serves as both our administrative offices and the central hub for our programming and distribution efforts.

Job Summary

Horton’s Kids is seeking a dedicated and dynamic part-time After School Program Teacher to lead Horton’s Kids’ high-dosage literacy and math tutoring programs for elementary, middle-school, and/or high-school aged participants. This position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Academics and collaborates with the Youth Program team.

After-School Teachers will implement the high-dosage tutoring curriculum through small-group structured interventions.

Academics

Essential Responsibilities

• Create, submit, and implement effective instructional lesson plans with clear learning outcomes for literacy and/or math interventions using provided curriculums.
• Consistently track student data using progress-monitoring tools
• Evaluate children’s reading levels using the F&P Assessments
• Implement appropriate accommodations and modifications to meet varying student need.

SEL And Behavior Management

• Integrate trauma-informed practices and mindfulness activities throughout tutoring sessions.
• Lead small-group social-emotional curriculum activities.
• Prioritize students’ social and emotional learning and growth.
• Build positive relationships with students.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as an in-person classroom teacher
• Must have 1+ years’ experience using an evidence-based literacy or math intervention curriculum.
• Demonstrated experience creating literacy and/or math intervention lessons.
• Knowledge of Special Education, IEP and 504 plans, and the educational landscape of DC
• Experience with administering academic assessments and creating individualized supports based on data.
• Strong PBIS-based behavior management skills
• Experience working with children and families who come from systematically marginalized communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice for children and families.

Hourly Rate

$40 – $45, based on experience.

Any offers made to candidates will be contingent upon undergoing standard screening requirements including a TB Test, FBI background check, DC background check, Child Protection Register check. Must be 18 or older to apply. Horton’s Kids, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.