Employment Opportunities
Horizons at Westminster seeks elementary and middle school teachers (Lead Teachers), college students interested in working in education (Assistant Teachers) and high school students (Counselors) who enjoy working with youth. Ideal candidates exhibit an enthusiasm to engage with students in multiple contexts and a commitment to addressing educational equity. All paid positions require a six-week commitment for the program's duration from June 29 - August 7, 2026.
Summer Open Positions
Patrick Owens, Executive Director
[email protected]
860-408-3006
New Position: Full-Time Horizons High School Coordinator
Horizons at Westminster is seeking an enthusiastic, professional self-starter to serve in the role of Horizons High School Coordinator. Working closely with the Executive Director, Program Director, and Director of Development & Community Relations of Horizons at Westminster, this role will provide coordination and support of key tasks with the goals of expanding and enhancing our high school program. The ideal candidate has experience working with high school students, familiarity with Hartford, understands the value of mentoring, and can provide opportunities for students to explore college and career options. The position will provide a broad range of responsibilities and professional development and is a great view into the needs, opportunities, and operations of a nonprofit. The High School Coordinator will report to the Executive Director of Horizons at Westminster. This is a year-round, full-time position requiring flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends.
Key Responsibilities
School Year
Summer
Skills and Qualifications
To Apply
This is a full-time, year-round position. Pay is competitive and the employment package consists of excellent benefits, including outstanding health care coverage and retirement plan. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to the Director of Human Resources, Pamela Daly, at [email protected].
Horizons at Westminster seeks elementary and middle school teachers (Lead Teachers), college students interested in working in education (Assistant Teachers) and high school students (Counselors) who enjoy working with youth. Ideal candidates exhibit an enthusiasm to engage with students in multiple contexts and a commitment to addressing educational equity. All paid positions require a six-week commitment for the program's duration from June 29 - August 7, 2026.
Summer Open Positions
- Art Teacher
- Basketball Teacher
- Wellness Teacher (Grades 6-9)
- Assistant Teachers
- Counselors
Patrick Owens, Executive Director
[email protected]
860-408-3006
New Position: Full-Time Horizons High School Coordinator
Horizons at Westminster is seeking an enthusiastic, professional self-starter to serve in the role of Horizons High School Coordinator. Working closely with the Executive Director, Program Director, and Director of Development & Community Relations of Horizons at Westminster, this role will provide coordination and support of key tasks with the goals of expanding and enhancing our high school program. The ideal candidate has experience working with high school students, familiarity with Hartford, understands the value of mentoring, and can provide opportunities for students to explore college and career options. The position will provide a broad range of responsibilities and professional development and is a great view into the needs, opportunities, and operations of a nonprofit. The High School Coordinator will report to the Executive Director of Horizons at Westminster. This is a year-round, full-time position requiring flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends.
Key Responsibilities
School Year
- Oversee one-on-one mentoring program.
- Provide monthly check-ins for 30 students; document each meeting in a report.
- Recruit professionals within the local area to serve as high school mentors, participate in the hiring process, and provide ongoing training and support throughout the mentoring process.
- Visit all high schools that Horizons students attend, connect with each student’s advisor or relevant proxy and establish lines of communication; work with school partners so that students receive additional support when needed.
- Facilitate connections with local organizations and companies that can provide job opportunities or internships for high school students.
- Identify opportunities for volunteering/community service with local organizations in Hartford and provide scheduled opportunities for Horizons high school students to participate with these initiatives.
- Coordinate with high school students to plan seasonal social gatherings.
- Facilitate regular college visits and career exposure opportunities.
- Schedule and attend an overnight retreat.
- Track student participation in all programming areas and provide incentive for those who meet eligibility criteria.
- Serve as the point person for Horizons high school families and make seasonal personalized contact with each family about their child.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Summer
- 9th Grade Summer (Six-Week Session).
- Lead team-building activities for 9th grade class.
- Support the academic and recreational activities of the 9th grade class; if possible, teach one of the classes (Financial Literacy, Digital Literacy, or Wellness).
- Schedule and attend weekly field trips with 9th grade class.
- Participate in middle school programming (field trips, recreational activities) to establish relationships that will transfer to high school.
- 10th Grade Summer (Starting in 2027).
- Oversee one week of standardized testing “boot camp.”
- 11th Grade Summer (Starting in 2028).
- Oversee one week of standardized testing “boot camp” and college application prep “boot camp.”
- Support students of working age with job/internship applications and placement (including the opportunity to work at Horizons).
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience working with high school students in an academic or mentoring capacity.
- Proficiency with Google suite.
- Familiarity with high school options available to Hartford students (Hartford Promise, RSCO, independent schools, etc.).
- Ability to speak Spanish strongly preferred.
- Ideal candidate has roots in the Hartford community, including local residency or alumni status within Hartford Public Schools.
- Current driver’s license with clean driving record required. Ability to obtain license endorsement to drive children.
- High-level oral and written communication skills needed.
- Demonstrated excellence in time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
To Apply
This is a full-time, year-round position. Pay is competitive and the employment package consists of excellent benefits, including outstanding health care coverage and retirement plan. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to the Director of Human Resources, Pamela Daly, at [email protected].
