*Job Fair - Literacy Support Specialist

Pay Range: $35.00/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Saturday, March 28, 2026

🌟 Annual Fort Worth Citywide Job Fair 2026 🌟

On-site interviews will be conducted on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9 am to 2 pm.

Save time by applying online.

Save the Date!

• Date: March 28, 2026📅

• Time: 9 AM – 2 PM


• Location: Amon G. Carter Exhibit Hall, Will Rogers Memorial Center (Gate 17)




• Address: 3400 Burnett-Tandy Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76107


• Parking: FREE!

The City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation is recruiting seasonal staff to work with our 2026 Camp Fort Worth and Mobile Recreation summer day camp programs. We are looking for enthusiastic Camp Leaders who enjoy working with youth, encouraging them to engage with their peers, grow and develop, try something new and have fun in the process! Camp Fort Worth and Mobile Recreation are summer camp programs located in 21 community centers and 4 schools throughout the City of Fort Worth. 

• Attendance and participation at pre-season orientation is required. Orientation will be held June 1^st – June 5^th.


• The 2026 Camp Fort Worth summer program operates from June 8^th – July 31^st. Camp hours are 7:30a.m. - 6:00 p.m.


• The Mobile Recreation summer camp operates from June 8^th – July 24^th. Camp hours are 9:00a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


• The position allows a maximum of 30 hours worked per week (this is a seasonal position and is not eligible for benefits)


• The Literacy Program is built on 45 minutes of reading/literacy instruction daily, focusing on the 6 best practices of reading instruction: phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and oral language development

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field


• Six months teaching experience in a specialty area (reading instruction, early learning, or elementary education)


• Valid Texas Driver’s License

The Literacy Support Specialist job responsibilities include: 

• Supervise children during a variety of summer camp activities including recreational, cultural, and educational programs; indoor and outdoor events; aquatic activities; arts & crafts, and sports.


• Assist in developing weekly lesson plans that integrate subjects such as science, math, reading, recreational games, arts & crafts, and college and career readiness activities


• Assist in teaching different subjects using visual aids and hands-on activities


• Ensure disciplinary procedures are followed, safety standards are upheld, and all department and facility policies are enforced


• Adhere to assigned work schedules as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations

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Take the first step towards your dream career. We’re excited to meet YOU! 😃

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.