Reading Specialist
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.
Title: Reading Specialist
Direct Supervisor: Program Director Organization Supervisor: Executive Director
General Responsibilities:
Coordinate the administration of pre- and post-assessments for students using the STAR Reading assessment, with support from a Testing Coordinator. Use assessment data to identify students who need additional academic support and collaborate with teachers and volunteers to provide targeted instructional strategies and appropriate reading materials. The Reading Specialist will work closely with program administration, teachers, and staff to ensure a cohesive and data-driven approach to literacy instruction across the program.
Specific Duties:
● Provide extra support as needed to help students develop language and reading skills. At times, required to “push in” or “pull out” of classrooms. All grades - Rising 1-9
● Meet with the Executive and/or Program Director as needed to report reading goals and problem solve as issues occur.
● Ability to interpret and present program data.
● Meet with parents or school principals to explain an individual's student profile and/or recommend additional services.
● Coordinate as needed with volunteers/interns who serve as reading support staff
● Participate and attend Reunion Day and new student assessment dates on Saturdays in the winter.
Qualifications:
● Three of more years of experience as a reading specialist, reading teacher, or elementary school teacher
● Masters in Reading Instruction preferred
● Experience administering and analyzing reading skills assessments
● Commitment to advancing educational equity
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 $8,500
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.