Horton’s Kids partners with more than 700 children and families in Southeast Washington, DC to ensure every young person graduates from high school ready for success in college, career, and life. We make a 13-year commitment to each child and provide integrated, year-round support across three pillars: Educational Attainment, Family Stability, and Safety & Belonging. We operate place-based programs in Anacostia, with a central Hub and two Community Resource Centers located inside the apartment buildings where many of our families live. Any child or caregiver living within a half-mile of our Hub can access comprehensive services, including high-impact tutoring, after-school and summer programming, social-emotional learning, college and career readiness, mental health and wellness resources, groceries and essentials, and community safety initiatives. Our work is rooted in the belief that children thrive when their families and communities are supported. We strengthen the ecosystems surrounding each child by partnering with caregivers, schools, and community organizations to expand opportunity, reduce barriers, and foster lasting stability and belonging.
As an organization serving communities impacted by decades of disinvestment and systemic inequities, we know these challenges disproportionately affect people who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color; people with disabilities; LGBTQ+ individuals; people from low-wealth backgrounds; and women. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we strongly encourage candidates from marginalized communities to apply.
Horton’s Kids is seeking Summer Program Assistant to participate in our in-person Summer Camp for roughly 150 children, with a class size of up to 15 children. Each class will have a Summer Teacher Lead and a Summer Program Assistant. Horton’s Kids Summer Camp addresses summer learning loss and provides a safe and fun place for kids to be during the summer weeks. Our strategy is to provide academic interventions, SEL opportunities, enrichment activities, and incentive field trips.
For children, Horton’s Kids Summer Camp is a 5-week program running Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. The time commitment for the K-8 Summer Lead Teacher is Monday through Thursday from 8:00am-3:30 pm. Final program dates will be finalized and shared prior to hiring. Summer Program Teachers are guaranteed 20 workdays, including mandatory training sessions.
Essential Responsibilities:
Academics:
- Schedule, plan for, and implement small group instructional interventions with the support of Summer Lead Teacher
- Implement appropriate accommodation and modifications to meet varying student needs.
- Consistently track students’ progress, participation, and attendance
- Supervise and lead your assigned classroom in the absence of a teacher.
Youth Development:
- Assist in the implementation of daily SEL lessons.
- Help to develop and integrate mindfulness activities, movement breaks, and brain breaks into the learning experience.
- Implement and track Horton’s Kids’ incentive program.
- Act as a chaperone on incentive field trips
Administrative:
- Support the use of data tools provided to monitor children’s academic and SEL growth.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required (Bachelor’s Degree preferred)
- 1+ years of experience working directly with children in elementary and/or middle school in either a classroom or after-school setting.
- Experience working with children from a similar background as Horton’s Kids participants is preferred.
- Strong behavior management and relationship building skills.
- Ability to facilitate whole group and small group lessons, both academic and youth development
- Comfortable working on a team, adapting quickly to changes, and receiving feedback.
- Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice for children and families.
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.
