Middle School English Teacher (Summer Seasonal) - The Episcopal Academy

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 Middle School English Teacher 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 English Teacher will be an integral part of the Horizons team, leading the development and support of the literacy program for students in grades K-5 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.

Position Start/End Date: June 23 - July 31, 2025

Key Responsibilities

Prior to summer program beginning:

• Work with the Leadership Team to set programmatic goals, identify resources, create schedules, set professional development, and plan for the summer/school-year programs.
• Attend orientation and professional development sessions prior to the start of the program.

• Support classroom teachers as they design and teach high quality, culturally responsive, project-based curriculum and engage students in learning language arts throughout our six week summer enrichment program throughout the summer and during pre-summer professional days.
• Complete all required on-line STAR Assessment Training.

During the summer program:

• Coordinate and oversee pre- and post- student assessments.
• Work with relevant staff members to plan instruction using data, including supporting teachers in identifying individual student's learning profiles, building on each youth's academic strengths and coordinating resources/activities to best address their areas of need.
• Guide staff in developing and/or strengthening evidence-based reading curriculum and instructional practices to support student learning through discussions (formal and informal), coaching, and sharing professional development resources.
• Provide individual and/or small group instruction to students to help develop literacy skills.
• Train/advise volunteers and interns as needed to work with students as reading tutors or to support small group instruction.
• Meet with program leaders to review progress towards program goals and/or problem solve as issues occur.
• Assist in evaluating program effectiveness.
• Participate in student arrival, meals, and departure; attend faculty meetings once a week prior to the start of the program day.
• Establish and maintain lasting relationships with students, families and staff.
• Help maintain ongoing communication with caregivers and school year teachers, where appropriate.
• Develop and ensure a safe, respectful, challenging and joyful learning environment.
• Commit to continuous learning and having fun for 6 weeks.
• Fulfill additional responsibilities as determined by Horizons at The Episcopal Academy.

Skills and Qualifications

• Complete all state and federal clearances and be CPR/AED certified
• In addition to a strong commitment to Horizon's mission, this position requires a balance of knowledge of best practices and practical experience with and proficiency in the skills of literacy instruction and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• The ideal candidate for the Middle School English Teacher position must be flexible, well organized, capable of taking initiative, and enthusiastic for teaching, learning and working collaboratively with others.
• Proven ability to relate well to children and families from a variety of racial, cultural, religious, neuro backgrounds.
• Enjoys the opportunity to plan and deliver engaging, challenging lessons using effective, evidence-based strategies for all learners.
• Knowledge and skill in classroom management, social emotional learning and specific strategies for developing children's noncognitive skills such as focus, determination, empathy and self discipline.
• Experience administering reading skills assessments and using data to determine effective instruction.
• Able to provide clear expectations and directions, and both supportively provide and receive feedback.
• Elementary/middle school teaching experience, including planning, creating and managing reading instruction; additional literacy teaching experience/training preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to understanding how systems impact our families and communities we work with.
• Commitment to continual growth in understanding personal biases and role within societal systems.

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 each (References will be contacted only with the candidate's permission)