Peer Leader/Intern Support Staff - Summer 2026

Peer Leader/Intern Support Staff - Summer 2026

Job Title: Peer Leader / Intern Support Staff
Location: Fitchburg Public Schools Elementary & Middle School Summer Program

Introduction:
Are you a motivated and responsible individual looking to make a positive impact in your community? Join our team as a Peer Leader/Intern Support Staff member and play a key role in supporting enriching afterschool and summer programs for elementary and middle school students. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain hands-on experience in youth development, and work closely with program staff to create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for students. Whether helping with academic support, leading recreational activities, or assisting with daily operations, you'll be an important part of a team dedicated to empowering young learners.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 14 years of age. Note: Ages 14-15 will only be placed with elementary school students;
• Interest in being a positive role model for younger learners.;
• Interest in making a difference in the Fitchburg community;
• Organized, creative, flexible, and reliable;
• Experience in leading activities with youth, or desire to learn.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist with all program activities as needed;
• Assist with classroom help and skill-building activities for students in the areas of math and ELA. (i.e. math games, reading, vocabulary, and writing activities);
• Assist students in enrichment activities such as games, structured sports, crafts, etc;
• Assist site coordinator with meal coverage, snack, recess, transition times, dismissal, and other duties assigned;
• Work with the Intern Program Coordinator to plan hands-on lessons and activities that will be offered to students;
• Participate in staff meetings and training at the request of the 21st Century Administrator, Summer Coordinator or Intern Program Coordinator (supervisor);
• Participation in orientation and/or in-service professional development as required;
• Other duties assigned.

Summer Hours: 8:00-2:30 p.m

Dates and Times: 

Peer Leader/Intern Support Staff Orientation & Training:

TBD

All Staff Meeting, Training, and Planning: 

Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 4:00 - 6:30 pm, Location: Crocker

Summer Program Schedule:

Monday, July 6, 2026, to Thursday, July 30, 2026 (Mon – Thurs - 4-week program) 

Hours: 8:00-1:45 pm. Summer Program; 1:45-2:30 pm. Peer Leader/Intern Daily Meeting

Total Compensation: Not To Exceed (NTE) 119 hours; $17/hr; NTE: $2,023.00  This amount includes all program time and training time noted above - timesheet submission for payment bi-weekly.  This amount includes all program time as well as all prep and wrap-up required - timesheet submission for payment bi-weekly.

Funding Source: 21st CCLC Grants, City Funding

Applicants must commit to being present for the full duration of the program. 

Please use the cover letter in SchoolSpring to narrate your availability.

Hiring Contact: Lauren Mountain, Ashley LeBlanc

Reports to:        Internship Coordinator/21st Century Administrator

Evaluated by:    Internship Coordinator/21st Century Administrator

Funding Source: Grant Funded (FC 0127 Option 2A and FC 0128 Option F)

Position Type: Summer 2026

Positions Available: 25, funding dependent

For candidates, aged 18 or older, an offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.  

The responsibilities and duties listed are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned as required.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

The School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business. Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.

Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, HR@Fitchburg.k12.ma.us