Program Assistant
25 days ago
Philadelphia
Job Description Program Assistant, Seasonal Freedom Schools Literacy Academy (FSLA) Location: Philadelphia, PA (In-person) Employment Type: Seasonal, Non-Exempt Compensation: $30.00 per hour Reports To: Site Lead Application Deadline: 03/27/2026 About the Center for Black Educator Development (CBED) The Center for Black Educator Development exists to rebuild the national Black Teacher Pipeline in service of a clear vision: a world where all Black students have access to high-quality Black educators throughout their PreK–12 education, and where educator preparation, pedagogy, and policies that advance equity and effectiveness are fully institutionalized. We are unapologetically committed to educational justice and racial equity by increasing the presence, effectiveness, and retention of Black educators. Our work centers Black students, families, and educators by designing liberatory pathways into teaching, investing in sustainable program models, and advocating for systems-level change that endures beyond individual programs or classrooms. Position Summary The Program Assistant is a seasonal, in-person operational support role within CBED’s Freedom Schools Literacy Academy (FSLA), a five-week summer apprenticeship program that prepares high school– and college-aged aspiring educators while providing high-quality literacy intervention and enrichment to elementary school scholars. Reporting to the Site Lead, the Program Assistant supports the strong implementation and day-to-day operations of FSLA by ensuring site systems run smoothly and that scholars, families, apprentices, and staff experience a safe, organized, and affirming program environment. This role requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, youth-centered setting. This is an in-person seasonal position running from June 29 - July 31, with scheduled hours of 7:45am - 3:45pm EST. Mandatory training in preparation for the 5-week summer program. Though subject to change, the schedule is as follows: * In-Person Training: June 15 - June 18 and June 22 - June 26. Core Accountabilities • Family Engagement & Communication, • Support clear, consistent communication with families and assist with family engagement activities. Key Responsibilities • Support daily site operations, including arrival, attendance, snack, lunch, dismissal, instruction, enrichment, and transitions., • Assist with management of staff and scholar attendance tracking and co-develop plans to support strong attendance outcomes., • Build and maintain positive relationships with scholars, families, onsite staff, school-based liaisons, and host district partners., • Co-lead, plan, and execute family engagement activities, including supporting development and distribution of a weekly family newsletter., • Support planning and execution of field trips in collaboration with the Site Lead and Program Operations Manager., • Support enrichment specialists and ensure quality afternoon programming for scholars., • Manage site inventory of learning materials and technology, including tablets, laptops, and instructional supplies., • Assist in identifying programmatic challenges and support implementation of improvement strategies., • Participate in required training and preparation activities prior to and during the summer program. CBED leaders are expected to model the organization’s core beliefs, leadership competencies, and values by centering justice, demonstrating operational discipline, and leading with clarity, accountability, and care. Leaders are responsible for fostering inclusive, high-performing teams; engaging in continuous learning and reflection; and building systems that are sustainable, transparent, and aligned with CBED’s mission. Leaders are also expected to demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills, and to partner effectively across teams and stakeholders in ways that produce measurable outcomes and sustain the people doing the work. Qualifications • High school diplomarequired., • Experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, and data tracking systems., • Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to organization and time management., • Interest in and ability to work effectively as part of an intergenerational and multicultural team., • Demonstrated ability to give and receive clear, affirming, and constructive feedback., • Engages inongoing reflection on professional practice with attention to both outcomes and processes., • Results-oriented, adaptable, and solution-focused approach to problem-solving., • Upholdshigh standardsof professionalism, integrity, accountability, reliability, and respectful communication. CBED offers meaningful, justice-driven professional experiences that support leadership development, skill-building, and career exploration in education. We affirm racial identity, value lived experience, and believe justice-driven work must be both excellent and sustainable.