About Horton’s Kids
Horton's Kids is a community-based organization committed to driving positive change for over
600 children and families in Southeast DC by providing comprehensive academic, socialemotional, health, and wellness support. Our organization is deeply rooted in the communities we serve.
We partner with communities in Southeast DC, where children and families with immense potential face the daily reality of historical disinvestment and systemic racism. Our approach involves working directly with families to access resources and services to overcome unjust
obstacles and reach their full potential.
Horton's Kids operates three Community Resource Centers, each playing a vital role in our mission. At the heart of our operations is Horton's Kids Community Resource Hub or “Horton's Hub”, serving as our largest location and headquarters. This multifunctional space serves as both our administrative offices and the central hub for our programming and distribution efforts.
Job Summary:
Horton’s Kids is seeking a part-time Site Lead to support our elementary school programs. The Site Lead will oversee the daily implementation of engaging, developmentally appropriate programming that promotes academic growth, social-emotional development, and a sense of belonging among elementary-aged children.
The ideal candidate is an organized and supportive team leader, a strong relationship builder, and a passionate advocate for children and families.
Responsibilities
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Lead the daily implementation of elementary programming, including tutoring, literacy and math support, enrichment activities, and social-emotional learning.
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Create a welcoming, structured, and engaging environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to participate.
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Build strong relationships with students and maintain consistent communication with parents and caregivers.
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Provide age-appropriate guidance and behavioral support using positive, trauma-informed practices.
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Oversee and support program assistants, mentors, and volunteers onsite.
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Monitor student attendance, participation, academic progress, and behavioral expectations.
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Prepare program materials and coordinate daily schedules, meals, transitions, and other onsite logistics.
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Support field trips, family engagement activities, community events, and special programming.
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Ensure accurate documentation of sign-ins, program data, incidents, and student progress.
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Partner with schools, families, and Horton’s Kids staff to support individual student needs and success plans.
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Attend required training sessions, staff meetings, and program planning activities.
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Contribute ideas and feedback to strengthen program quality and the overall student experience.
Preferred Qualifications
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Two or more years of experience working with elementary-aged children in an after-school, school, camp, tutoring, or community-based setting.
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Experience leading youth programming and supervising staff, volunteers, or mentors.
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Knowledge of elementary academic development, social-emotional learning, and positive behavior support.
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Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
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Ability to facilitate engaging activities with groups of elementary-aged children.
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Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strengths-based practices.
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Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, school partners, and colleagues.
Any offer made to a candidate will be contingent upon completing standard screening requirements, including an FBI background check, DC background check, and Child Protection Register check. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
Horton’s Kids, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
