Saturday Academy Art Teacher
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Horizons Greater Washington is hiring an Art Teacher for three six-week sessions Saturday Academy who will be responsible for creating and delivering lessons for approximately 70 students in grades 1-8.
Work Location
Bancroft Elementary School (1755 Newton St. NW, Washington, DC 20010)
2025-2026 Program Dates
Fall Session: October 18, 2025 to November 22, 2025
Winter Session: January 10, 2026 to February 14, 2026
Spring Session: February 21, 2026 to March 28, 2026
Saturday Schedule
The typical Saturday schedule for the Art teacher is 9:45am to 1:15pm. On one Saturday of each session, on a date to be determined, there will be no Art classes due to a field trip.
Organizational Background
Horizons Greater Washington (HGW), an affiliate of Horizons National, advances its mission of educational equity by building long-term partnerships with students, families, communities, and schools to create experiences outside of school that inspire the joy of learning. HGW supports over 400 students in grades 1-9 with year-round programming, developing the whole child through experiences that build problem-solving skills, foster awareness of community responsibility, and instill respect for self and others. By spanning from first to ninth grade, the program nurtures long-term connections between diverse learners and dedicated staff who support them throughout the year. HGW program design and staff practices follow a Positive Youth Development approach, emphasizing engagement, interaction, support, and a safe environment as key components that meet the needs of youth. The five-week Summer Academy is Horizons' core program, blending high-quality academics - with an emphasis on literacy, math, and STEAM - with social-emotional learning, swimming, hands-on projects, high-quality art lessons, and confidence-building challenges to boost engagement and improve outcomes.
?In Fall 2022, we launched the academic year Saturday Academy for students to continue the gains that they make during the summer.
Position Description
The Art Teacher will create and deliver engaging, hands-on lessons to students in grades 1-8. Additionally, Art Teachers are supported by a Site Director and the Program Director. Successful applicants will be flexible and creative in response to students' interests and needs, passionate about Horizons' mission and building transformative relationships with young people, and self-driven, demonstrating a commitment to quality and growth.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching & Student Engagement
- Perform classroom duties of teaching 1-hour active, student-centered art lessons for classes of 15-20 students (grades 1-8).
Classroom & Program Management:
- Establish and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning. HGW's programs adhere to the Pyramid of Program Quality designed by the David Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality. All HGW staff strive to support the domains of Engagement, Interaction, Supportive Environment, and Safe Environment to support the needs of youth.
- Meet with and provide feedback to the Site Director (and Program Director as needed) to proactively accomplish goals and problem-solve as issues arise.
Requirements
Qualifications and Competencies
In addition to having a steadfast commitment to Horizon's mission, the ideal candidate will possess classroom experience in project-based instruction, behavior management, and differentiation. Candidates must also be flexible, organized, and self-driven.
Minimum Qualifications
- HS Diploma required; BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university preferred, equivalent experience considered
- Position-relevant teaching credentials are strongly preferred, but equivalent content expertise or teaching experience will be considered in lieu of certification
- Proven ability to relate well to diverse children and families as well as plan and deliver engaging, challenging lessons for school-aged children
- Excellent communicative, organizational, and time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience teaching elementary and/or middle school-aged students in a classroom setting is strongly preferred
Pay Rate and Hours:
This position is paid at a rate of $31.50 per hour, for approximately 3.5 hours in person per program week plus up to three hours of planning per program week.
How to Apply
Please fill out our online application, which will include uploading a current copy of your resume, and indicating your availability for the Fall Program, Winter, and Spring Program sessions. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with interviews beginning in August.
Background Check Requirements
All offers of employment to employees 18 or over are contingent on the successful completion of the background checks described below:
- Fingerprinting (FBI) (DC)
- DC Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) Child Protection Registry (CPR) (DC)
- Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Criminal Background Check (DC)
- National Sex Offender Registry (DC)
All offers of employment at Horizons Greater Washington are contingent upon clear results of the above suitability checks. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates immediately after acceptance of employment offer and on all employees who are promoted, as deemed necessary.
Environmental and Physical Conditions
The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of up to 20 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to be in one position for long periods of screen use, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear both in person and over devices. The employee interacts in close spaces and frequently with children and other staff. May be in situations which require conflict resolution. The employee must have visual, auditory, and physical ability to respond quickly to critical incidents involving students and act in an emergency situation. Work is performed in a school environment with artificial light and air, with occasional trips off-site to parks, museums, etc.
COVID-19
Horizons Greater Washington is committed to providing and maintaining a workplace that is free of known hazards.? As such, we strongly encourage our employees to receive the latest COVID vaccination to minimize the risk of infectious disease in our workplace.
Horizons Greater Washington is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, matriculation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, homeless status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
- Location:
- Washington