Summer Academy Youth Assistant

Marlboro County Schools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Marlboro County Schools is seeking enthusiastic Rising High School Seniors and Graduating Seniors for the Seasonal Maintenance/Summer Student Worker position. This role involves helping lead various activities, providing mentorship to younger students, and maintaining a safe, engaging environment.

The position offers valuable experience and a pay rate of $15.00 per hour, with shifts from Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 12:30 pm, from June 4 to June 26, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old by the start date.
• Reliable transportation to assigned school site.
• Ability to pass a standard school district background check/fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Help lead recreational games, arts and crafts, STEM projects, and team-building activities.
• Provide mentorship and academic assistance to campers.
• Assist lead teachers in monitoring students for safety.
• Help prepare daily materials and organize classrooms.
• Participate in daily morning briefings with staff.

Skills

Positive energy

Strong work ethic

Education

Must be a rising high school senior or a graduating senior

Job description

Position Information

• Position Type: Maintenance/ Summer Student Worker
• Date Posted: 6/3/2026
• Location: District Wide

Position Overview

Are you looking to gain leadership experience, make a difference in your community, and have a blast this summer? We are seeking enthusiastic, responsible, and energetic Rising High School Seniors and Graduating Seniors to join our team as Summer Program Youth Assistants.

In this role, you will work closely with adult instructors to facilitate a fun, safe, and engaging environment for younger students (grades K–8) attending our district's summer enrichment, academic, and recreational programs. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your resume, develop communication skills, and explore careers in education, counseling, or childcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Activity Facilitation: Help lead recreational games, arts and crafts, STEM projects, and team-building activities.
• Student Support: Provide mentorship and academic assistance to campers, ensuring everyone feels included and supported.
• Safety & Supervision: Assist lead teachers in monitoring students during classroom time, lunch, recess, and field trips to maintain a safe environment.
• Operations & Setup: Help prepare daily materials, organize classrooms, and clean up after activities.
• Team Collaboration: Participate in daily morning briefings with staff to coordinate the day\'s schedule and themes.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Seasonal
• Duration: June 4 - June 26, 2026
• Schedule: Monday – Thursday; 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
• Pay Rate: $15.00/hr
• Location: Marlboro County High School or Bennettsville Primary School

Qualifications & Skills

We are looking for students who bring positive energy and a strong work ethic.

• Required:
• Must be a rising high school senior or a graduating senior (Class of 2026 or 2027).
• Must be at least 16 years old by the start date.
• Reliable transportation to and from the assigned school site.
• Ability to pass a standard school district background check/fingerprinting (completed upon hire).