Middle School Summer Program Assistant Teacher

Horton’s Kids is a community-based organization working to drive positive change in the lives of 500 children in grades K – 12 living in two of the most under-resourced 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 engagement supports. 

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. 

Position Details 

Details: Horton’s Kids is seeking Middle School Summer Program Assistant Teachers to participate in our in-person Summer Camp for grades 5-8. The class size is a maximum of 18 children. Each class will have one lead teacher and one assistant teacher. Our Summer Camp’s goal is to address learning loss. Our strategy is to provide academic and SEL opportunities in the morning and enrichment activities/field trips in the afternoon. We know that building executive functioning and social skills are crucial to success.  

Horton’s Kids Summer Camp will run from June 27 through July 21, 2022, Monday through Thursday from 11:30 am-6:00 pm at our Wellington Park Community Resource Center (2500 Pomeroy Road SE).  Assistant teachers will also chaperone “Field Trip Fridays” with students. Mandatory, paid staff training dates are June 22-24, 2022. The pay rate is $20-22 per hour with an end-of-summer bonus. 

Due to COVID-19, appropriate and strict protocols will be put in place to ensure the safety of all students and staff. All staff must be fully vaccinated. 

Core responsibilities of this position include:    

• Assist students in completing assignments 
• Assist in the implementation of SEL lessons using the Second Step Curriculum and activities that meet the needs of the students. 
• Assist in the implementation of creative mindfulness and brain breaks for students.  
• Implement appropriate accommodations and modifications to meet varying student needs. 
• Accompany students on Field Trip Fridays (TBD) 
• Supervise classroom in absence of the teacher. 
• Develop strong relationships with students.  
• Ensure all COVID protocols and precautions are met. 
• Recording and reporting behavioral data for bi-weekly progress reports. 
• Demonstrate knowledge of trauma-informed practices. 
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:   

• High School Diploma required (Bachelor’s Degree preferred) 
• 2+ years of experience working with upper elementary, middle, or high school students in a school or OST setting (Experience working in Wards 7 & 8 preferred). 
• Ability to form lasting relationships with children, families, volunteers, and school staff.   
• Can provide appropriate support and safety as applicable to camp guidelines. 
• Demonstrate strong behavior management and classroom management skills. 
• Experience working with children and families who come from under-resourced, urban backgrounds. 
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice for children and families   

To apply 

Applicants will be asked to undergo standard screening requirements including an FBI background check, Child Protection Register check, and TB test. Applicants must be fully vaccinated. Must be 18 or older to apply. Horton’s Kids, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.  No phone calls, emails, or drop-ins, please.