Center Lead; DC Metro

Center Lead (DC Metro)

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DC Metro - Washington, DC 20002

Salary Range $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Part-Time Center Lead – After school Program (Middle School)

$25/Hour | Paid Training | Make a Real Impact After School

Do you believe that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not? Higher Achievement is looking for Part-Time Center Leads who are passionate about supporting middle school students during a critical moment in their academic and personal development.

As a Center Lead, you'll build meaningful relationships with scholars, lead engaging after school programming, and help students grow into confident, high-achieving learners prepared for high school and beyond.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Make a direct, visible impact on middle school scholars every day
• Be a mentor, role model, and leader in a supportive team environment
• Receive paid orientation and ongoing professional development
• Build experience in education, youth development, or social impact
• Work consistent after school hours that pair well with school or other jobs

• Part-Time:
  Monday–Thursday, approximately 3:30–6:30 PM
• Additional
  
  Hours:
  
  Approximately 1-3 hours per month for planning, meetings and trainings
• Pay Rate: $25 per hour
• Start Date:
  
  August 2026
• Duration:
  Indefinite; work available during the After school Academy year (September/October–May/June), based on center placement. Limited summer hours available.
• Location:
  
  Onsite at a Higher Achievement middle school center location
• Ida
  
  B. Wells Middle School - 405 Sheridan St NW Washington, DC 20011
• Brookland Middle School - 1150 Michigan Avenue NE Washington, DC 20017
• Eliot-Hine Middle School - 1830 Constitution Avenue NE Washington, DC 20002
• Kelly Miller Middle School - 301 49th Street NE Washington, DC 20019
• Greenbelt Middle School - 6301 Breezewood Drive Greenbelt, MD 20070
• Achievement Prep - 908 Wahler Pl SE, Washington, DC 20032

What You'll Do

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage groups of 5–15 middle school scholars across core program components, including Learning Blocks, Electives, Community Meetings, and transitions (arrival, meals, dismissal), ensuring a structured, engaging, and enriching environment.
• Maintain the continuity of program flow and adapting in real time to unanticipated needs, through short-term leadership coverage.
• Build strong relationships with scholars through mentoring, encouragement of personal growth, and reinforcement of positive behaviors.
• Promote leadership, teamwork, and self-advocacy while setting and upholding high expectations for engagement and behavior.
• Model and uphold Higher Achievement's culture of high expectations, positive behavior, and scholar engagement across all program elements.

• Learning Blocks (up to 15 scholars):
  Ensure completion of high-quality homework; coach scholars in study skills, test preparation, and academic projects; support and direct volunteers; and guide scholars through academic and enrichment activities, including high school applications, group passion projects, and online learning.
• Electives (up to 15 scholars):
  Design and implement engaging activities aligned to scholars' interests; provide structure and behavior management; and incorporate scholar feedback to drive participation and ownership.
• Community Meetings (5–15 scholars):
  Facilitate sessions focused on relationship building, social justice, and high school readiness.

• Plan and prepare for program components (~3 hours/week) and attend staff meetings for planning and professional development.
• Execute daily site operations, including attendance tracking, scholar check-ins, meal setup/service, basic data entry, and maintaining a…