Saturday Academy On-Call Substitute Lead Teacher

Horizons Greater Washington Inc•Washington, DC

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Horizons Greater Washington (HGW) provides year-round academic enrichment and summer learning opportunities for more than 400 students in grades 1–9. Through long-term partnerships with students, families, schools, and communities, we inspire the joy of learning while supporting academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and confidence. The On-Call Substitute Lead Teacher has classroom experience and a penchant for cultivating students’ lifelong love of learning. The On-Call Substitute Lead Teacher covers Saturday Academy classrooms when teachers are absent. The On-Call Substitute Lead Teacher will deliver engaging, inquiry-based lessons in small classes of no more than 25 students. Additionally, On-Call Substitute Lead Teachers are supported by a Site Director. Candidates will be asked to work with students in 1st through 8th grade. If there are multiple teacher absences, the on-call substitute teacher may cover more than one class or subject in a day. The On-Call Substitute Lead Teacher reports directly to the Saturday Academy Site Director.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Teaching certification is strongly preferred; candidates with significant teaching experience or relevant content expertise will also be considered.
Experience implementing effective classroom management strategies and fostering positive student behavior.
Knowledge of child development, social-emotional learning, and strategies that support the development of focus, perseverance, empathy, self-regulation, and resilience.
Ability to engage diverse learners through student-centered instruction.
Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Willingness to receive coaching and implement instructional feedback to support continuous professional growth.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
Experience teaching elementary and/or middle school students in classroom or out-of-school time settings.
Experience implementing project-based or experiential learning.
Knowledge of instructional strategies that support multilingual learners.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Flex into classrooms when the regular Lead Teachers are absent throughout our Saturday Academy sessions.
Engage approximately 15-25 students in lessons that promote active, student-centered learning around a theme
As needed, supervise a group of 15-25 students on field trips, including on bus transportation
Establish and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning
Ensure compliance to state and organizational regulations and policies
Supervise students during daily meals and on field trips (as needed)
Providing the best possible student experience consistent with expectations for academic rigor, student engagement, and effective teaching
Performing other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the Saturday Academy Program
Maintain reliable attendance and actively contribute to a positive team culture.