Associate Teacher (Grades 1-4)

Organization Overview:

Horizons at Saint David’s is a summer learning program for boys from partner schools in East Harlem. It is designed to prevent summer decline in academic performance and close the opportunity and achievement gaps. Horizons Saint David’s expands access to high-quality, out-of-school learning experiences that help children grow and thrive. Our signature six-week summer program, combined with year-round support, offers children a safe and inclusive space where they are supported by caring adults, build meaningful relationships, and strengthen skills that set them up for lifelong success. Boys start as rising first graders and return each summer through their elementary and middle school years. The program runs 5 days a week for 6 weeks, from 8:30am-3:00pm. Horizons at Saint David’s is one of 71 affiliates of Horizons National, which serves over 7,500 students each summer and operates in 20 states plus Washington, D.C.

Job Title: Associate Teacher (Grades 1-4)

Direct Supervisor: Program Director

Organization Supervisor: Executive Director

General Responsibilities:

Teach grade-level curriculum to ensure students do not experience academic learning loss. Associate teachers work alongside the Head Teacher to maintain strong, supportive and caring relationships with students. Additionally, the AT is expected to work collaboratively with a Head Teacher, administration, and staff.

Specific Duties:

● Work as integral members of the Horizons community alongside a Head Classroom Teacher to support Lower School students across all subject areas

● Engage collaboratively with the Head Teacher, reading specialist, social worker, math specialist and administration to support students’ academic and social-emotional growth

● Supervise students during both academic and unstructured times ( lunch, field trips, arrival, swimming, music, dismissal)

● Familiarize oneself with the Common Core State Standards and align curriculum to fit the needs of the Common Core Standards for reading, math, STEM and writing skills

● Teach a small reading group of 5-8 students with support of head teacher and reading specialist

● Collaborate with others to develop project-based learning opportunities to keep students engaged

● Support social-emotional learning

● Participate and attend Reunion Day (April18) and possibly a new student assessment date on Saturdays in the winter

Qualifications:

● One or more years of experience as either a AT or Lead Teacher in elementary school grades 1-4

● Exceptional communication skills

● Strong classroom management skills with emphasis on positive reinforcement

● Bilingual a plus

Location: Saint David’s School 12 East 89th Street, New York, NY

Schedule:

● June 29, 2026- August 7, 2026

● 5 days/week

● 8:00am - 3:15pm

Compensation: $7,500

Please send cover letter and résumé to: LZaremba@sdshorizons.org

Attention: Lindsay Zaremba, Executive Director

Horizons Saint David’s is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The program will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law.