Summer Academy Middle School Program Assistant

Student U is a community organization that uses the power of education to build a just and equitable Durham.

We empower and equip first-generation college students in Durham Public Schools, their families, and educators to become the leaders that will transform our city. Together, we're creating a Durham where all students succeed.

As a result of structural racism, poverty, and other systemic injustices, we acknowledge that first-generation college-bound students face significant personal and institutional obstacles to educational success. We want to change the odds for children in our community.

The Work

Our Summer Academy staff are excited to facilitate learning and create an environment for students to succeed.

We are hiring staff to work in our Middle School program, providing academic enrichment and structured new experiences. Our Middle School program is committed to helping our students feel success and growth by providing thoughtful, intentional educational experiences and sharing our excitement around academic content.

The Middle School Program Assistant will work closely with the Student U Middle School Program Coordinators to plan, prepare and implement the Summer Academy Program. The Program Coordinator Assistant will work part-time during the spring, meeting with the Middle School Program Coordinators to plan for upcoming events and program-wide summer events. During the summer, this person will work full-time providing support with the day-to-day logistics of the summer academy programming. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working with youth, planning and coordinating youth programs, and a belief in Student U's mission and values.

Requirements

Commitment : Part-Time (March-May), Full-Time (June 5th - August 5th, 2026)

Ideal Start Date : March 23, 2026

• April 24th, 2026 Staff Launch & Training, 5 : 30-7 : 30pm (in person)
• April 25th, 2026 Staff Launch & Training, 10 : 00am - 12 : 30pm (in person)
• May 27th, 2025 Summer Teacher Check In, 6-7pm (virtual)
• June 15th - 26th, 2026 Teacher Orientation,TBD (in person)
• June 19th, 2026 Student U is Closed No programming (observing Juneteenth Holiday)
• June 20th, 2026 Family Day, 9 : 00am- 1 : 00pm
• June 29th - July 31, 2026 Summer Academy 7 : 15am-3 : 30 (in person), approximately 7 hours daily, +1 hour weekly staff meeting on Tuesdays.
• August 3rd - August 5th, 2026 Evaluation Week, 8am - 4pm (in person)

Pre-Summer Responsibilities (~50 hours)

In collaboration with the Middle School Program Team, the Middle School Program Assistant will :

During Summer Academy :

Anti-Discrimination Policy & Commitment to Equity & Child Safeguarding Policy

Benefits

Compensation : $18 hourly rate.

How do you apply with Student U?

Applications are online! Click the button below to begin your application after you have reviewed the job description above in its entirety. A complete application will include a resume and cover letter.

Deadline to submit MSPCA Application : Friday, February 6th, 2026

Interviews : Monday, February 16th, 2026 - Thursday, February 19th, 2026

Ideal Start Date : Monday, March 23, 2026

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