Georgetown Day School’s Office of Auxiliary Programs seeks instructors for its GDS Summer Programs.

About GDS’ Auxiliary Programs  

While participating in GDS Auxiliary Programs, children will explore, learn, and create through hands-on and interpersonal inquiry, gaining an appreciation for themselves, others, and the world. GDS Auxiliary Programs Team Members teach new skills and provide tools that enable children to develop into individuals who strive to learn and understand, try new things, and care for others.

About the Summer Lead Instructor Position

GDS Summer Programs seeks to hire instructors to teach and lead enrichment classes that will challenge our students academically, physically, and artistically. We seek individuals with experience teaching children ages 4-18, as well as professional expertise in such areas as science, math, visual or performing arts, language arts, computer programming, technology and engineering, and more. 

Lead Instructors must be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about ways to support learning through guided activities. The ability to provide rich, mission-aligned content and creative pedagogy, to establish authentic relationships,  to work collaboratively with colleagues, and to place children’s interests and experiences at the heart of the classroom are essential components of the job. Instructors must also submit a program-long syllabus and regular lesson plans. As a diverse, inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live and work in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting.

This position reports to the GDS Summer Programs Director.

Location: on-campus

Dates: Vary from mid-June through mid-August

Status: Part-time, temporary, hourly/stipend-based

Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We are particularly looking for the following:

-Lower School Teachers for our Day Camps (Pre-K through 4th Grade)

-Middle School Math Teachers

Responsibilities for Lead Teachers:

• Plan, prepare, and execute lessons and activities for a cohesive and engaging program

• Deliver course curriculum 

• Lead activities planned for the day

• Set classroom expectations, routines, and manage behavior

• Lead small group activities as assigned

• Collaborate with co-teachers as needed

Responsibilities for all Summer Staff:

• Enthusiastically engage students 

• Ensure that students are learning in creative, hands-on, interactive, and age-appropriate ways

• Incorporate opportunities for students to collaborate, problem-solve and create

• Arrive promptly and prepared for class

• Supervise actively

• Other duties as assigned

Additional responsibilities will vary by role and course.

Pay:  Varies dependent upon role and experience
Lead Instructor that work 8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. will be compensated up to $2,283.75 per week. 

For the Math Camp Program, Lead Instructors are required to work 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. and will be compensated up to $1,102.50 per week. 

As an inclusive school devoted to preparing our students to live, work, and lead in an increasingly globalized and multicultural society, GDS is particularly interested in professionals with demonstrated interest and experience in working in such a school setting and is driven by the core charge of working to enhance and bring joy to every student’s individual learning experience in equitable and meaningful ways.

Americans with Disability Specifications

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, see or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

To Apply 

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references using our online application system through ADP/Workforce Now: http://www.gds.org/Recruiting. To find out more about the school, candidates should visit our website at www.gds.org.