Saturday Academy Program Support Staff

Overview 

HGW seeks enthusiastic, dedicated candidates to serve as Program Support Staff during our Saturday Academy enrichment program. 

Work Location: Bancroft Elementary School (1755 Newton St. NW, Washington, DC 20010) 

2025-2026 Program Dates 

Fall Session: October 18, 2025-November 22, 2025 

Winter Session: January 10, 2026 to February 14, 2026 

Spring Session: February 21, 2026 to March 28 , 2026 

Saturday Schedule 

The typical Saturday schedule for Program Support Staff is 8:30 am 2:00 pm. For staff members who are riding the bus for bus duty, your schedule will adjust accordingly. 

About Horizons Greater Washington  

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, developing the whole child through experiences that build problem-solving skills, foster awareness of community responsibility, and instill respect for self and others. By spanning from first to ninth grade, the program nurtures long-term connections between diverse learners and dedicated staff who support them throughout the year. HGW program design and staff practices follow a Positive Youth Development approach, emphasizing engagement, interaction, support, and a safe environment as key components that meet the needs of youth.  The five-week Summer Academy is Horizons’ core program, blending high-quality academics – with an emphasis on literacy and STEAM – with social-emotional learning, swimming, hands-on projects, high-quality art lessons, and confidence-building challenges to boost engagement and improve outcomes.   In Fall 2022, we launched the academic year Saturday Academy for students to continue the gains that they make during the summer.  

Position Description  

The Saturday Academy Program Support Staff duties include supervising transportation to and from the program, as well as recess time and social spaces, and supporting teachers, including Art & Physical Education specialists, in classroom instruction. Support Staff will work with students in Grades 1 through 8. 

Core Duties and Responsibilities  

Under direction of the Site Director and/or Program Director, the Program 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) 
• Supporting classroom preparation and management needs at the direction of the Lead Teacher 
• Monitoring and enforcing all health, safety, and regulatory protocols, both before the program at the bus stop and during regular program hours  
• Supervise students on bus during daily transport to and from the program and on field trips as necessary 
• Attend to administrative tasks, including attendance taking and food distribution tallying, as assigned 
• Assist in evaluating program effectiveness through the use of surveys and observations 
• Meet regularly with Lead Teacher, Site Director, Program Director, and others as needed to accomplish goals and/or problem solve as issues arise 

Qualifications and Competencies  

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  
• 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: $15.00 to $17.50 per hour; Over 18 pay range: $17.50 to $20.25 per hour.

Work Permits

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

How to Apply

Please fill out our online application which will include uploading a current copy of your resume. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with interviews beginning in mid-August. Final candidates will be subject to a reference check.

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)
• 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)

All offers of employment at Horizons Greater Washington are contingent upon clear results of the above suitability checks. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates immediately after acceptance of employment offer and on all employees who are promoted, as deemed necessary.

COVID-19  

Horizons Greater Washington is committed to providing and maintaining a workplace that is free of known hazards.  As such, we strongly encourage our employees to receive the latest COVID vaccination to minimize the risk of infectious disease in our workplace.

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 up to 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 employee must have visual, auditory, and physical ability to respond quickly to critical incidents involving students and act in an emergency situation. Work is performed in a school environment with artificial light and air, with occasional trips off-site to parks, museums, etc.? and also includes regular time on commercial school buses.

Horizons Greater Washington is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, matriculation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, homeless status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.