Program Site Lead

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, social-emotional, 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:

The Middle School Program Site Lead will manage a dynamic, project-based program that blends academic support, youth leadership, and enrichment activities. This role calls for someone who can build trust with adolescents while upholding structure and consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily after-school program implementation for middle school students.
• Supervise and coach enrichment facilitators and volunteers.
• Foster an environment that encourages student voice, leadership, and exploration
• Implement HIT Tutoring with support for literacy, homework, and tutoring
• Ensure safety protocols, participants behavior expectations, and daily attendance are maintained
• Lead quarterly family engagement nights and support recruitment and enrollment.
• Manage the implementation lesson plans and enrichment schedules
• Serve as the bridge between staff, families, and Horton’s Kids team
• Support logistics for enrichment field trips, STEM days, and youth-led showcases
• Maintain student records, rosters, sign-in sheets, and safety documentation.
• Collaborate with community partners to enhance program offerings.
• Attend all trainings and coaching sessions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years working with middle school youth
• Experience facilitating project-based learning or enrichment clubs
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of part-time instructors
• Experience in behavior management and trauma-informed care

$30 – $35/Hr. based on experience.

To Apply

Apply on our website with your resume and cover letter. For more information, please see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Any offers made to candidates will be contingent upon undergoing standard screening requirements including FBI background check, DC background check, and Child Protection Register check. Must be 18 or older to apply. Horton’s Kids, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.