Middle School Teacher (Grade 5-8)

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: Middle School Teacher (Grade 5-8)

Direct Supervisor: Program Director Organization Supervisor: Executive Director

General Responsibilities:

Teach grade-level curriculum to ensure students do not experience academic learning loss. Teachers work to

maintain strong, supportive, and caring relationships with students. Additionally, the teacher is expected to work collaboratively with other teachers, administration, and staff.

Specific Duties:

● Teach and oversee a homeroom of boys

● 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

● Communicate with parents and caregivers of students in homeroom

● Complete a written report card for each student at the end of the summer

● Organize field trips (minimum 3 per summer; more encouraged)

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

● Participate and attend Reunion Day (April 18) and a new student assessment date on Saturdays in the

winter

● Teach social-emotional learning through the use of RAMAPO and Responsive Classroom strategies

● Submit and update curriculum in math, language arts and STEM

Qualifications:

● Two or more years of teacher experience in middle school grades 5-9

● Exceptional communication skills

● Strong classroom management skills with emphasis on positive reinforcement

● Bilingual is a plus

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

Compensation: $8,500

Schedule:

● June 29, 2026- August 7, 2026

● 5 days/week

● 8:00am - 3:15pm

Job Description - edited January 2026

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.