Our vision is a future in which every child thrives.
Executive Director Search
Horizons of Kent & Queen Anne’s has an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to serve as the Executive Director.
Horizons of Kent and Queen Anne’s, a private non-profit organization and an affiliate of Horizons National; provides a transformational, community-centered program proven to close the opportunity and achievement gaps for under-resourced children. With program sites in Chestertown, MD and Centreville, MD, Horizons offers high-quality learning and enrichment experiences outside of the traditional school year that supports academic achievement and healthy youth development. Horizons of Kent & Queen Anne's has served the local communities for over 25 years.
The Executive Director will work with the Board to ensure the success of the non-profit program through fundraising, public relations, community outreach, program logistics and administrative leadership.
The ideal candidate will have experience building and working collaboratively with a non-profit board of directors to ensure the execution of the mission, ability and willingness to occasionally work outside of traditional business hours, excellent written and verbal communication skills, passion for education, love of children, knowledge of fiscal management, budgeting and operations and a high level of integrity and professionalism; grant writing, the ability to engage/steward donors and background in education valuable. Salary commensurate with experience. This full-time position is located in Chestertown, Maryland.
Interested applicants should send cover letter and resume to Kate Gray, Board President of Horizons of Kent & Queen Anne’s, at horizonskentandqa@gmail.com or may be dropped off or mailed to Kate Gray at 205 Cannon Street, Suite 1, Chestertown, MD 21620.
Together We Spell the Opportunity for Success
Horizons High School Leadership Program
During the academic year, Horizons provides monthly meetings for the students that have completed the PreK-8 summer program to provide an extra layer of support as they tackle those important high school years. During our get togethers, we explore leadership styles, career opportunities, financial literacy, and goal setting. Our group size is small so that we can tailor the program to meet each students' needs and interests.
Horizons transforms the way students see themselves and their future. They are excited to learn. They graduate from high school and go on to attend college or other post-secondary training. With a network of support behind them, Horizons students embrace a more expansive view of what’s possible.
For more information about Horizons and how you can get involved, please contact us at HorizonsofKQA@gmail.com.
Summer Learning Program
For six weeks in early summer, Horizons students are inspired by skilled professionals in small group settings that are academically and culturally diverse. After a healthy breakfast each day, children focus on targeted reading and mathematics lessons. The curriculum is student-centered and hands-on to maximize student engagement and retention. Our teachers tailor their instruction to address individual challenges, so the children can return to their classrooms in the fall ready for success. Afternoons are filled with water safety instruction, various on-campus enrichment activities, and field trips that teach students about their communities and the world.
Horizons of Kent and Queen Anne's offers a tuition-free, academic and enrichment program for students living in underserved communities on the campuses of The Gunston School in Centreville and Kent School in Chestertown.
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