Co-Teacher - Horizons Savannah
Company: Horizons Student Enrichment Program Savannah Inc
Location: Savannah
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Organization Background: An
affiliate of Horizons National, Horizons Savannah is a
public/private partnership offering a summer program that addresses
the achievement and opportunity gaps of under-resourced students in
the Savannah area throughout their school careers from K-12. The
heart of Horizons is an exemplary summer academic program that
supports a cohort of students in reading, writing, math, and
science, paired with swimming lessons, field trips, sports, and
enrichment activities in the performing and visual arts. The
program also includes a year-round component featuring family
events, and enrichment activities. Our mission is to partner with
youth, their families and the community to enrich the lives of
students with the joy of learning, the skills for success and the
inspiration to realize their dreams. For more information about
Horizons Savannah, please visit http://www.horizonssavannah.org.
Position Overview: Horizons is seeking a Co-Teacher with an
interest in working with youth and willingness to learn and
implement best practices in youth development in a summer program
setting. We are looking for a passionate, caring near-peer who will
work as a team player to fulfill the Horizons mission, and support
a joyous, inclusive, inspiring and educational culture. The
Co-Teacher will work under the supervision of a Lead Teacher and
other program specialists, and alongside youth volunteers. It is
our hope that Horizons summer staff members will return to the
program for more than one summer as we continue to work together,
support our students, and build the program and the community.
Essential Job Functions: The Co-Teacher will Be an assistant to the
Horizons Lead Teacher. In partnership with the Lead Teacher,
maintain a safe environment for students throughout the summer. Aid
in the classroom duties of teaching and caring for approximately 16
students during a six week summer enrichment program. Be
responsible for assisting with maintaining a daily classroom
schedule and assisting in instruction. Work in partnership with
approximately 2 volunteers in the classroom each day. Attend swim
instruction lessons with students providing encouragement and
participating as possible. Attend and assist with supervision of
clubs, weekly field trips, including outdoor activities and
traveling by school bus to off site locations. Plan and execute
special activities for students including but not limited to story
time, art, sports, or other recreational or creative opportunities.
Assist with classroom set up, clean up and other duties as assigned
by their direct supervisor. Qualifications: In addition to a strong
commitment to Horizon's mission, this position requires a
willingness to work with youth and participate in summer program
activities. The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic, patient,
caring and responsible. A minimum of 15 years of age by May 1st and
able to obtain a Work Permit (if under 16) A strong desire to work
with youth in a summer program setting References are required for
this position Completion of pre-summer program training both online
and in person is required. Physical Aspects of the position:
Additional physical requirements of this position could be
endurance, including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping,
walking, hiking, climbing, and stretching; requires eye-hand
coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment
and summer program activities; requires the ability to lift up to
50 lbs; and daily exposure to the sun, heat, and bugs. The position
is seasonal employment. A background check and reference check is
required for this position.
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