K-8 Teachers - Horizons Summer Program

K-8 SUMMER TEACHING OPPORTUNITY –5 WEEKS

Mission:
To advance 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.

Horizons Hampton Roads is seeking highly skilled, innovative educators who believe learning should be joyful, hands‑on, and deeply meaningful. Our teachers bring curiosity, creativity, and compassion into every lesson, helping students grow as confident readers, thinkers, problem‑solvers, and community leaders. Horizons Hampton Roads | Norfolk, VA Enrichment Program

Horizons provides our teaching teams with support to grow your skills and be even more effective in your regular school classrooms. Our goals for student growth – both academically and social‑emotionally – mean we trust in you for the future success of our students and program. We aim to hire and help develop the best of the best.

You nurture academic growth through evidence‑based instruction and active, real‑world learning experiences that spark joy, confidence, and curiosity.

You design and/or deliver project‑based, inquiry‑driven lessons that empower students to create, test, and solve real‑world challenges—helping them see themselves as innovators and leaders.

You build a classroom community where every child feels seen, supported, and valued. Children are excited to arrive each morning to experience the safe, engaging environment you create. Through strong relationships, sound SEL practices, and family engagement, you help students develop empathy, resilience, and trust.

We believe learning extends beyond classroom walls. Discovery grows through art, nature, and community. By engaging students in environmental stewardship, enrichment, and service‑learning, we help them understand the world and their place in it. Exploration opens doors to new possibilities—and to the belief that their future has no limits.

These four beliefs—Learning, Innovation, Belonging, and Exploration—are more than pillars; they are the promises that define The Horizons Way and the spirit that guides every step of the journey.

• Bachelor’s degree in education; or subject‑specialty degree, such as Art, Music, Math, Social Studies, English
• Teaching certification or strong instructional experience with excellent recommendations from someone who has observed you in the classroom
• Demonstrated ability to lead hands‑on, project‑based learning across subject areas
• Commitment to fostering belonging and meaningful student contribution

• Attend 2 days of staff training (6/26 and 6/29) and the full 5‑week program (6/30‑7/28)

(Limited exceptions considered if discussed prior to hiring & coverage plans are made)

• Strong professional references – w/ at least one who is familiar with your classroom style/management
• Submission of sample lesson plans you have successfully implemented
• Background checks, willingness to fulfill VDOE pre‑service requirements as a stipulation of your hire; and preparedness to complete paid training in CPR/First Aid, and Medication Administration Training (MAT) before June 15.
• Ability to accompany students on weekly, often outdoor field trips, and twice‑weekly swimming lessons that include assisting with pool prep and changing clothes.

· Work schedule is Mon‑Fri - 8AM – 3:30PM

· Virtual and in‑person paid spring training of approximately 10 hours

· Ample planning time is built into the daily schedule

·$35/hour – up to 37.50 hours weekly – approx. total compensation $6,000.

We will schedule interviews with those who qualify. Please feel free to share this search with other qualified educators.

We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!