Locations*

Candidates will rank their preference among the three different sites

Maret

3000 Cathedral Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20008

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School

4700 Whitehaven Parkway NW

Washington, DC 20007

Norwood School

8821 River Road

Bethesda, MD 20817

• This position may be onsite, virtual, or both based on health restrictions and other factors in the community and the organization. Candidates must be willing to work in the full range of work environments.

2023 Program Dates

DC & Maryland Program Dates

Staff Orientation: June 26th – June 29th, 2023

Summer Program: June 30th -August 4th, 2023

• There will be no program on 7/4/23 in observance of Independence Day

Organizational Background

Horizons Greater Washington (HGW), an affiliate of Horizons National, advances educational equity by building long-term partnerships with students, families, communities, and schools to create experiences outside of school that inspire the joy of learning. HGW supports over 400 students in grades 1-9 with year-round programming and support.

Working in partnership with our families, sending schools, and host schools, HGW develops the whole child through experiences that build problem-solving skills, foster awareness of community responsibility, and instill respect for self and others. The program begins when a student enters first grade and extends until they enter ninth grade, allowing for a rewarding long-term relationship between a diverse set of learners and the nurturing staff who work with them every summer and through the academic year.

HGW applies a Positive Youth Development approach to its work and emphasizes staff practices aligned with the four domains within the Pyramid of Program Quality designed by David P. Weikert's Center for Youth Program: Engagement, Interaction, Supportive, and Safe Environment. All HGW staff strive to create an environment that is engaging, interactive, supportive, and safe to ensure that programs are meeting the needs of youth.

Position Description

HGW seeks enthusiastic, dedicated candidates to serve as Program Support Staff during our five-week summer program. Needs include supervising transportation to and from the program, as well as recreational time and social spaces, aiding in swimming instruction, and supporting teachers (Lead or Assistant) in classroom instruction. Support Staff are assigned to a classroom and/or grade.

Job Responsibilities

Under direction of the Assistant/Site Director and/or Program Director, the Support Staff responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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)
• Coordinate with the teaching staff regarding material and classroom management needs
• Monitoring and enforcing all health, safety, and regulatory protocols, both before the program at the bus stop and during regular program hours
• Join assigned cohort on the bus to and from the program every day
• Attend to administrative tasks, including attendance taking and food distribution tallying, as assigned
• Assist in swimming instruction, as directed by the Swim Instructor, which may involve time in the water
• Assist in evaluating program effectiveness through the use of surveys and observations
• Meet regularly with Lead Teacher, Assistant/Site Director, Program Director, and others as needed to accomplish goals and/or problem solve as issues arise

Job Requirements

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• A passion for working with young people in learning contexts, especially those designed to address disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes
• Ability to learn from feedback and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Basic swimming proficiency and comfort being in the water
• Eligibility to work in the District of Columbia or the State of Maryland

Compensation

The pay range for this position is as follows: Under 18 pay range: $9.25 to $11.18 per hour; Over 18 pay range: $16.10 to 18.71 per hour.

How to Apply

Please fill out our online application. Applicant interviews begin after January 17, 2023. Final candidates 18 or over will be subject to a reference check and criminal background screening.

Work Permits

Employees under the age of 18 must have a work permit from DC or MD.

Background Check Requirements

All offers of employment to employees 18 or over are contingent on the successful completion of the background checks described below:

• Fingerprinting (FBI) (MD & DC)
• MD Criminal Database Background Check (MD)
• Maryland Child Protective Services Clearance (MD)
• DC Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) Child Protection Registry (CPR) (DC)
• Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Criminal Background Check (DC)
• National Sex Offender Registry (DC)

Environmental and Physical Conditions

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-20 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to be in one position for long periods of screen use, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear both in person and over devices. The employee interacts in close spaces and frequently with children and other staff. May be in situations which require conflict resolution. The position works in a school environment with artificial light and air.

COVID-19

Horizons Greater Washington requires that the holder of this position be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC, and as ordered by DC law. Horizons Greater Washington will review and consider requests for reasonable accommodation to this requirement and determine whether an accommodation can be provided based on the essential functions of the job. Horizons Greater Washington may require information or documentation from an employee and reserves the right to request additional information or documentation in consideration of the request for accommodation.

Horizons Greater Washington does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.