Benefits:
Small class size
Opportunity to exercise creativity
Supportive and collaborative environment with parent involvement
Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time, Summer 2026
About Us: We’re a group of parents in Vancouver, Wa organizing a summer co-op program for our elementary-aged children. Our goal is simple: learning that feels like summer camp. We believe in play-based activities, hands-on exploration, and weekly themes that keep things fresh and fun while also helping our kids feel prepared for the upcoming school year.
Position Overview: We’re looking for a certified, caring, and energetic Summer School Teacher to bring this vision to life. You’ll lead a small group of kids (elementary age) through a mix of academic curriculum—some provided, some collaboratively planned with parents—and creative, play-based activities that fit weekly camp-style themes.
Parents want to be actively involved in shaping the academic material, so you’ll work closely with them to adapt and plan lessons that meet the group’s needs. Parent volunteers will occasionally be present to support activities and help foster a community atmosphere. Your role includes assessing each child’s progress, providing personalized instruction, and supporting social-emotional growth, along with ensuring any required medical accommodations are followed.
What You’ll Do:
Deliver and adapt provided academic curriculum, collaborating with parents on lesson planning
Plan and lead engaging, play-based activities aligned with weekly camp themes (science, art, nature, and more)
Assess students’ academic strengths and areas for growth to help prepare them for the upcoming school year
Provide personalized instruction and social-emotional support to ensure every child’s success and well-being
Support and implement medical accommodations with fidelity
Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment
Communicate regularly with parents about plans, progress, and any adjustments
Manage basic daily logistics such as set-up, clean-up, and snack times
Who You Are:
Experience working with children (teaching, tutoring, camp counseling, childcare, etc.)
Willing and able to provide personalized instruction and support for each child
Skilled at planning fun, hands-on activities for kids
Comfortable with informal assessment and giving feedback to help kids get ready for school
Willing and able to support medical accommodations as required
Passionate about child-led, play-based learning
Creative, flexible, and enthusiastic
Good communicator and collaborator
Responsible and reliable
CPR/First Aid certification preferred
Background check required
What We Offer:
Collaborative, family-friendly atmosphere
Academic curriculum provided
Space for your creativity in planning activities
Flexible hours (part-time or full-time available)
Small class size
A chance to make a real difference in kids’ summer experiences
How to Apply: If you’re excited about working with a close-knit group of families, please send your resume and a short note about why you love working with kids to chet@thevillahealth.com. We’re reviewing applications as they come in.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences!
Questions? Contact chet@thevillahealth.com