Horizons Program - Assistant Teacher
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Horizons @ University School of Nashville
Horizons Program Assistant Teacher
Summer 2025
University School of Nashville seeks an outgoing energetic and organized selfstarter to assist in the instruction of a high quality culturally competent projectbased curriculum through the Horizons @ USN summer enrichment program. The Assistant Teacher will engage students in learning math science reading and language arts.
This position requires excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills; proficiency with technology; a passion for the mission of the Horizons program; and an unwavering belief in the potential of all young people. The ideal candidate will be a current college or graduate education program major and have experience working with schoolaged children. The Assistant Teacher will help the Lead Teacher plan for and engage the students in daily activities and lessons. The program runs from June 2 through July 10 2025. Participation in preprogram orientation and quarterly family events during the school year is required.This position offers a stipend of $6200.
Responsibilities:
Perform classroom instructional duties and care for approximately fifteen students
Assist Lead Teacher in leading daily active handson lessons in reading language arts and math
Maintain attendance records write lesson plans provide instruction and evaluative feedback
Set up and maintain a classroom atmosphere that creates a space for positive learning
Swim daily with the students
Ride the bus for pickup and dropoff and provide supervision for the students
Provide an evaluative report on each student at the end of the summer
Work in partnership with other teaching assistants
Instruct and guide student aides on how to interact with and lead students in and out of the classroom and submit a final evaluation of the individual
Attend all field trips and participate in daily meals with the students
Attend events outside the school day including attend parent orientation and faculty meetings; as well as all other duties that may be required
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Horizons Program Director
Qualifications
Current teacher or currently enrolled in a undergraduate or graduate education program
Experience working with schoolaged children
Skills and Abilities
Selfstarter with proven ability to work independently
Be passionate for the mission of the organization and possess an unwavering belief in the potential in all young people
Possess exceptional communication and organizational skills
Proficient with technology
Be energetic and friendly with a mature sensitive interpersonal style
Professional who is dependable and organized with integrity enthusiasm and a positive attitude
Eagerness to learn and ability to adapt to change; commitment to ones own professional growth
Work collaboratively with colleagues and other members of the USN community
The School
University School of Nashville is an independent nonsectarian coeducational day school with enrollment of over 1000 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. In 1915 the George Peabody College for Teachers opened Peabody Demonstration School USNs predecessor which earned acclaim for its curriculum and faculty. In 1974 Peabody College announced plans to close PDS and a group of parents alumni students and teachers reconstituted and rechartered the school as University School of Nashville.
USNs midtown location adjacent to Vanderbilt University and its Peabody College for Teachers reminds us each day of our beginnings over 108 years ago in the demonstration school culture of innovation and educational best practices. Its a vibrant educational community for both students and teachers in the midst of a dynamic city.
In the USN community students expect much of each other and faculty benefit from that high standard. We seek educators who are enthusiastic about their own learning to complement their work and we offer many opportunities for professional growth. USN is committed to creating an institutional environment that mirrors the cultural and ethnic composition of greater Nashville. USN encourages a diverse applicant pool and provides equal employment opportunities for employees and job applicants.
Please be prepared to upload the following items through USNs online application for this position:
Cover Letter
Resume
Employment Type
Temp
