Summer Academy Program Support Staff

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Summer Academy Program Support Staff

Horizons Greater Washington seeks enthusiastic, dedicated candidates to serve as Program Support Staff during our Summer Academy program.

3000 Cathedral Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20008

4700 Whitehaven Parkway NW

Washington, DC 20007

8821 River Road

Bethesda, MD 20817

The typical daily schedule will be Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:15 pm. For staff members who are riding the bus for bus duty, your schedule will adjust accordingly, based on bus schedules.

Staff Orientation: 06/23/2026-06/26/2026

Summer Program: 06/29/2026-07/31/2026

There will be no program on Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day on July 4th.

Horizons Greater Washington (HGW), an affiliate of Horizons National, is a dedicated leader in advancing educational opportunities by creating long‑term partnerships with students, families, communities, and schools to create enriching out‑of‑school experiences that ignite the joy of learning for our students.

HGW supports over 400 students across grades 1–9 with robust year‑round programming. Our approach is centered on whole‑child development, specifically focusing on building problem‑solving skills, fostering a strong sense of community responsibility, and instilling respect for self and others. By maintaining this multi‑year commitment from the first to the ninth grade, HGW cultivates meaningful, long‑term connections between diverse learners and dedicated, supportive staff.

Our program design and staff practices utilize a Positive Youth Development framework, prioritizing engagement, interaction, support, and a safe environment to effectively meet the needs of our youth.

The cornerstone of our work is the five‑week Summer Academy, which expertly blends high‑quality academics—with a specific focus on math, humanities, literacy, and STEAM—with comprehensive social‑emotional learning, arts instruction, swimming, and confidence‑building opportunities.

HGW seeks enthusiastic, dedicated candidates to serve as Program Support Staff during our five‑week summer program. Responsibilities include supervising transportation to and from the program, as well as recess time and social spaces, aiding in swimming instruction (under the direction of the Water Safety Instructor and Swim Director), and supporting teachers in classroom instruction. Program Support Staff are assigned to a classroom and/or grade.

• Supporting assigned teaching staff as they provide instruction to no more than 20 students
• Accompanying students to and from spaces outside of the classroom, including during recreational periods (e.g., meals and recess)
• Supporting classroom preparation and management needs at the direction of the Lead Teacher
• Monitoring and enforcing all health, safety, and regulatory protocols, both before the program at the bus stop and during regular program hours
• Supervise students on the bus during daily transport to and from the program and on field trips as necessary
• Attend to administrative tasks, including attendance taking and food distribution tallying, as assigned
• Assist in swimming instruction, as directed by the Water Safety Instructor, which involves time in the water
• Assist in evaluating program effectiveness through the use of surveys and observations
• Meet regularly with Lead Teacher, Site Director, Program Director, and others as needed to accomplish goals and/or problem‑solve as issues arise

Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years old. The ideal candidate will be a flexible, collaborative, reliable, and mature self‑starter who is willing to adapt to the needs of the overall program. Applicants must be ready to help implement strategies to engage students in active learning. In addition to possessing a strong commitment to HGW’s mission, this position requires planning, communication, and coordination skills.

Spanish proficiency is a plus.

• A passion for working with young people in learning contexts, especially those…