Program Assistant - Middle School Programs

Horton's Kids, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Horton’s Kids in Washington, DC seeks Programs Assistants to support enrichment and academic programming for elementary through high school participants. The role includes homework help, sports and arts enrichment, and literacy intervention; a year-long commitment is required with Tue/Thu 3:30–6:30pm and Sat 10:00am–1:00pm shifts.

Ideal candidates are collaborative with strong relationship-building, behavior management, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with middle school youth in programs preferred.
• Able to independently manage a small group (5–10).
• Strong communication with youth, caregivers and staff.
• Patience handling middle-school behavior dynamics.
• Must be available Tue/Thu 3:30–6:30pm and Sat 10am–1pm.
• Reliable transportation to Horton’s Kids centers.
• CPR/First Aid certification a plus or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead small-group social-emotional curriculum and enrichment activities.
• Implement Horton’s Kids behavior management strategies across youth programs.
• Attend enrichment programs off-site, ensuring kids are safe and engaged.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and community members.
• Lead daily small-group homework help sessions.
• Support literacy intervention curriculum, leading when needed.
• Use strong customer service skills to ensure volunteers and tutors are successful.

Skills

Youth program experience

Group management

Strong communication

Behavior navigation

Schedule availability

Reliable transportation

CPR/First Aid eligible

Job description

• Location 2233 Hunter Place Southeast,Washington, DC, 20020,United States
• Base Pay $19.00 - $22.00 / Hour
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt

About Horton’s Kids

Horton’s Kids is a community-based organization working to drive positive change in the lives of 600 children and their families in grades K – 12 living in two of the most under-invested communities in southeast Washington, DC - Wellington Park and Stanton Oaks. These communities are home to children and families with big dreams and the potential needed to achieve them. However, decades of disinvestment and systemic racism have created unfair barriers to access for these families. Horton’s Kids works to remove these barriers, and even the playing field by providing comprehensive academic, social-emotional, health and wellness, and family and community engagement support. As an organization that exclusively serves people from low-income neighborhoods, we recognize that systemic oppression disproportionately impacts the most marginalized people in society, including BIPOC people, people with disabilities, people from low-wealth backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ+ people. We intentionally center these communities in our work and encourage people from these and other marginalized communities to apply for this position.

Job Summary:

Horton’s Kids seeks multiple Programs Assistants (PA) to support the organization’s enrichment and academic programming, with opportunities to support elementary, middle, and/or high-school-aged participants. These programs include homework help, sports and arts enrichment, academic intervention, and weekly SEL discussion groups. Youth Program Assistants must make a year-long commitment for the school year, from September through June. Program Assistants must be available to work at least three shifts per Tuesday/Thursday, 3:30pm–6:30pm; Saturday Academy, 10:00am–1:00pm. This position reports to the Middle School Program Manager.

The ideal candidate is flexible and collaborative, with excellent relationship building, behavior management, and communication skills.

SEL and Behavior Management:

• Lead small-group social-emotional curriculum and enrichment activities.
• Implement Horton’s Kids behavior management strategies and procedures across youth programs.
• Attend enrichment programs off-site, ensuring kids are safe and engaged.
• Build positive relationships with all students, families, and community members.
• Lead daily small-group homework help sessions.
• Support implementation of literacy intervention curriculum, leading when needed.
• Use strong customer service skills to ensure all volunteers and tutors are successful.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with middle school-aged youth (school, camp, mentoring, or youth program setting preferred
• Comfortable independently managing a small group (5–10 youth)
• Strong communication skills with both youth and adults (parents/caregivers and staff)
• Ability to navigate typical middle-school behavior dynamics with patience and consistency
• Available Tuesday/Thursday 3:30–6:30pm AND Saturday 10am–1pm
• Reliable transportation to HK centers/Hub
• CPR/First Aid certification a plus (or willingness to obtain)

Any offers made to candidates will be contingent upon undergoing standard screening requirements including an FBI background check, and Child Protection Register check. Must be 18 or older to apply. Horton’s Kids, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.