Summer Program Assistant at Peter Paul Development Center Richmond, VA

Fairweather, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Peter Paul Development Center's Summer Promise program in Richmond, VA seeks a part-time Summer Program Assistant to support lead teachers with daily lessons and group activities during June to August. The role emphasizes safe, high-quality student experiences and alignment with the center's mission and values.

Responsibilities include facilitating activities, promoting curiosity, enforcing behavior expectations, joining staff meetings, and pursuing growth opportunities to stay current with best

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or currently enrolled in college courses.
• Experience working with school age students.
• Strong classroom management and organization skills.
• Excellent oral, verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of and familiarity working in an urban setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the program with implementation of daily lesson plans and group activities.
• Encourage group thinking, curiosity and discovery.
• Assist in implementing daily expectations and behavior system.
• Commitment to total classroom engagement.
• Participate in staff meetings and planning/special events committees.
• Engage in professional development opportunities to learn best practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

School-age experience

Classroom engagement

Communication skills

Urban setting familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College course enrollment (current)

Job description

Summer Program Assistant job at Peter Paul Development Center. Richmond, VA.

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Summer Promise program is comprised of students grades 1-12 who receive daily instruction in core subject areas and provides enrichment activities. The Program Assistant supports the lead classroom teacher in implementing the daily lesson plans and group activities. The person in the role must embody Peter Paul’s values and share a passion for the mission by overseeing a high quality, safe experience for all students. All Peter Paul employees are expected to maintain high expectations for self, colleagues, students and families and must maintain a professional, ethical and responsible attitude to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the program with implementation of daily lesson plans and group activities
• Encourage group thinking, curiosity and discovery
• Assist in the implementation of Peter Paul's daily expectations and behavior system
• Commitment to total classroom engagement
• Participate in staff meetings and serve on planning and special events committees
• Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth to acquire knowledge of current best practices
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or currently enrolled in college courses
• Experience working with school age students
• Strong classroom management and organization skills
• Excellent oral, verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of and familiarity working in an urban setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the Virginia Standards of Learning
• Subject matter expertise in science, technology, engineering, art or math

Position Schedule
This is a part-time, hourly position that is expected to work starting June 15, 2026 through August 7, 2026. The Summer program hours of operation are between 8am-4pm Monday-Friday.