Peer Leader​/Intern Support Staff - Summer

Peer Leader/Intern Support Staff - Summer 2026

Job Title: Peer Leader / Intern Support Staff

Location: Fitchburg Public Schools Elementary & Middle School Summer Program

Introduction: Are you a motivated and responsible individual looking to make a positive impact in your community? Join our team as a Peer Leader/Intern Support Staff member and play a key role in supporting enriching after school and summer programs for elementary and middle school students. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain hands‑on experience in youth development, and work closely with program staff to create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for students.

Whether helping with academic support, leading recreational activities, or assisting with daily operations, you'll be an important part of a team dedicated to empowering young learners.

• Must be at least 14 years of age.
  
  Note:
  
  Ages 14‑15 will only be placed with elementary school students;
• Interest in being a positive role model for younger learners;
• Interest in making a difference in the Fitchburg community;
• Organized, creative, flexible, and reliable;
• Experience in leading activities with youth, or desire to learn.

• Assist with all program activities as needed;
• Assist with classroom help and skill‑building activities for students in the areas of math and ELA (i.e., math games, reading, vocabulary, and writing activities);
• Assist students in enrichment activities such as games, structured sports, crafts, etc.;
• Assist site coordinator with meal coverage, snack, recess, transition times, dismissal, and other duties assigned;
• Work with the Intern Program Coordinator to plan hands‑on lessons and activities that will be offered to students;
• Participate in staff meetings and training at the request of the 21st Century Administrator, Summer Coordinator or Intern Program Coordinator (supervisor);
• Participation in orientation and/or in‑service professional development as required;
• Other duties assigned.

8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Not to exceed (NTE) 119 hours; $17 per hour;
Total NTE compensation: $2,023.00. This amount includes all program time and training time noted above. Timesheet submission for payment bi‑weekly.

Applicants must commit to being present for the full duration of the program. Please use the cover letter in School Spring to narrate your availability.

For candidates aged 18 or older, employment is contingent upon successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI before start of employment.

Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Hiring Contact: Lauren Mountain, Ashley Le Blanc

Reports to: Internship Coordinator / 21st Century Administrator

Email: mountainl.ma.us

The School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.

Questions related to this policy must be addressed to:
The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, HR.ma.us