Horton’s Kids is a community-based organization working to drive positive change in the lives of 600 children and their families in grades K – 12 living in two of the most under-invested 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 and community engagement support. 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.

Job Summary:

Horton’s Kids seeks multiple Youth Programs Assistants (YPA) to support the organization’s enrichment and academic programming, with opportunities to support elementary, middle, and/or high-school-aged participants. These programs include homework help, sports and arts enrichment, academic intervention, and weekly SEL discussion groups. The position reports directly to the Sr. Manager of Youth Development and collaborates with all youth programs staff. Youth Program Assistants must make a year-long commitment for the 2023-2024 school year, from September 7th through June 15th. Youth Program Assistants must be available to work at least three shifts per week, Monday through Thursday, from 3:30pm-7:30pm.

The ideal candidate is flexible and collaborative, with excellent relationship building, behavior management, and communication skills.

Hourly Rate: This position pays $19 - $22 per hour.

Essential Responsibilities:

SEL and Behavior Management:

• Lead small-group social-emotional curriculum and enrichment activities.
• Implement Horton’s Kids behavior management strategies and procedures across youth programs.
• Attend enrichment programs off-site, ensuring kids are safe and engaged.
• Build positive relationships with all students, families, and community members.

Academics:

• Lead daily small-group homework help sessions.
• Support implementation of literacy intervention curriculum, leading when needed.
• Use strong customer service skills to ensure all volunteers and tutors are successful.

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma/GED required.

• At least 1 year of prior experience working directly with children in elementary and/or middle school in either a classroom or OST setting. Experience working with children from a similar background to Horton’s Kids participants is preferred.
• Strong behavior management and relationship building skills.
• Ability to facilitate whole group and small group lessons.
• Comfortable working on a team, adapting quickly to changes, and receiving feedback.

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

To Apply

Apply on our website with your resume and cover letter. For more information, please see www.hortonskids.org 

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