United Planning Organization
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Program Assistant, C.R.E.A.T.E. Youth Services & Education Support

42K–56K
Onsite · Washington, District of Columbia
Posted August 14, 2026
full-time

Overview

Own a frontline role supporting elementary youth in an after-school program scale through tutoring, literacy, SEL, and enrichment activities. You will co-lead groups of students with a 1:15 staff to participant ratio and partner with the Program Coordinator to implement goals from the division strategic plan and grant applications. This role emphasizes family engagement, field trips, and assessment activities that measure youth progress. What sets this position apart is the direct impact on youth development outcomes and collaboration within a mission-driven, community-focused agency.

What You'll Do10

  • 1Build engaging and age-appropriate activities aligned with program goals
  • 2Lead or co-lead groups of youth and manage a 1:15 staff to participant ratio
  • 3Coordinate daily tutoring and homework sessions to support academic progress
  • 4Develop and deliver literacy geared, physical movement and SEL workshops
  • 5Assist in planning lesson plans for enrichment sessions and workshops
  • 6Deliver progress updates to families via ClassDojo, phone calls, and approved tools
  • 7Coordinate and implement socio-emotional learning activities
  • 8Plan and support family engagement events connecting parents to resources
  • 9Organize field trips and supervise off-site excursions
  • 10Assist with administering pre and post-tests and other evaluation tools

Requirements10

  • 1Associate degree in education, counseling, teaching, social work, behavioral science, or related youth development field
  • 2At least 3 years of experience working with elementary school aged youth in classroom, after school, or summer program settings
  • 3Establish ability to implement a program curriculum
  • 4Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • 5Current D Class driver’s license and clean driving record (no more than two points)
  • 6Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and populations
  • 7Proficiency with Microsoft Office and virtual learning tools
  • 8Preferred Bachelor’s degree in related field and at least 2 years of experience in youth development
  • 9Experience using virtual distance learning platforms
  • 10Willingness to undergo criminal background checks, FBI fingerprinting, and pre-employment drug screening

Salary Insight

$42 - $56k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationWashington, District of Columbia

Required Skills

Microsoft Officevirtual learning toolslesson planningbehavioral strategiescommunication
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