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Position Summary Lead lower school educator (Pre K-4) at a six-week summer academic and recreational enrichment program at Sacred Heart University. Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Lead educator for approximately 18-23 students Plan and implement science of reading-based interventions to groups of 2-5 learners Plan and implement kinesthetic and student-driven math instruction Build strong and mutually respectful relationships with students and their families based on open communication and collaboration, including weekly communications to families on ParentSquare and on the phone Facilitate an emotionally safe and trauma-informed classroom and program environment Maintain professional boundaries and mutually respectful relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and community partners, with the foundation of open communication, respect, and collaboration Maintain attendance records, work with the Executive Director and Program Coordinator to develop and implement instruction, and provide meaningful feedback to learners Oversee and work in collaboration with a team consisting of an assistant teacher, a classroom coach, and a volunteer Live/actualize the Horizons SHU Community Values Attend all training, professional learning, onboarding, programming, and community events Collect and input all required metrics, data, and surveys by assigned dates Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred Minimum 2-4 years teaching in a K-5 classroom preferred Experience teaching a wide range of abilities and differentiating curriculum to meet the needs of all learners Experience teaching social-emotional learning Strong commitment to the HSHU mission Willingness to connect with the HSHU community after the summer program by attending school year events Experience with project-based learning preferred Effective oral and communication skills Experience using technology to enhance instruction Demonstrated skills and abilities to mentor and coach classroom staff
Unusual Working Conditions This is a seasonal summer program position. Staff are required to attend all training, professional learning, onboarding, programming, community events, and clean-up/reporting days. This is a full-day position.
Training Days generally run 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Program days are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dates of Program:
Training week: 6/22 through 6/26/26 Program Days: 6/29 through 8/7/26 Clean-up & Reporting Days: 8/10 & 8/11/26



