Location:

St. Richard’s Episcopal School

33 E. 33rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Compensation:

$9,100 (with $100 returning bonus for each returning year up to $500)

Program Description:

Horizons at St. Richard’s Episcopal School is a six-week, tuition-free, full-day summer program designed to inspire students. Horizons focuses on the whole child. We help students learn and grow through classroom time focused on literacy and math instruction, project-based learning, field trips, swim instruction, enrichments, social-emotional learning, and community building. Horizons’ mission is to address education equity and the opportunity gap that some children face due to systemic barriers. Horizons works with students who qualify for free and reduced lunches. We provide a small group setting (15 students per class level). Our approach creates an environment that fosters a love of learning and the academic and social skills essential for students to thrive. Our program has a 75%+ student return rate & a 90% attendance rate. 

We are looking for dedicated, creative-thinking educators who seek a unique opportunity to teach in a relational environment where learning is fun. Each grade level centers on a learning theme. Teachers are provided with resources to help guide their summer but also have autonomy to build lessons to meet the interests and needs of their students. Candidates must be data-driven, results-oriented, strong classroom managers, adaptable, collaborative, and willing to think outside of the box. Learn more about Horizons locally: www.horizonsindy.org. Learn more about Horizons nationally: www.horizonsnational.org 

Responsibilities: 

● Facilitate student learning through lessons, stations, project work and field experiences

● Work in partnership with the Directors and Specialists to build an engaging curriculum for the classroom that supports the students’ academic, social, emotional and personal growth

● Complete weekly lesson plans, family newsletter, end of summer progress report for each student (15 students/class), and any additional documents that may arise 

● Mentor and guide the assistant teacher & high school intern assigned to the class (5:1 child:adult ratio) 

● Build relationships with students and their families through consistent communication

● Actively engage students in the pool during free swim with support, motivation, and  supervision.

● Attend the entirety of program and additional program events, including but not limited to, staff gathering, parent/student orientation sessions, staff orientation prior to program, and mid-way retreat. 

Qualifications: 

We are seeking licensed teachers who are: 

● experienced with at least one year of teaching in his/her/their own classroom as the lead teacher. 

● interested in creating innovative project-based lessons incorporating reading, writing and math. 

● familiar with working with diverse groups of students and households experiencing poverty.

● fully available from June 4 - July 18, Monday through Friday from 7:45 am to 3:30 pm. 

● must pass a criminal background check. 

How to Apply:

Please email cover letter, resume, and list of two references to AmySue Bacon, 

Executive Director abacon@horizonsindy.org - phone 317-926-0425 ext. 110