Summer Employment

2026 Summer Staff Application!

Whether you want to help a kindergartener learn to read or facilitate meaningful conversations amongst eighth graders, we have a position for you!

Literacy Leader (LL)

Literacy Leaders are responsible for leading a classroom of scholars during Wise Readers to Leaders’ Summer Literacy Program, delivering engaging literacy instruction and supporting scholars’ academic and social-emotional growth. They work closely with Junior Literacy Leaders to facilitate lessons, reinforce positive behavior systems, and build a joyful, structured classroom community. Through mentorship, collaboration, and enthusiasm, Literacy Leaders help foster a love of reading while creating a meaningful and memorable summer experience for scholars and teen volunteers.

Site Manager

Site Managers serve as the primary on-site leaders for Wise Readers to Leaders’ Summer Literacy Program, overseeing daily operations and ensuring a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment. They support staff and Junior Literacy Leaders, uphold the integrity of WRTL’s literacy and enrichment programming, and help foster positive behavior and strong site culture. Working closely with WRTL leadership, Site Managers communicate with families, address challenges, and help create a fun, engaging, and transformative summer experience for scholars and volunteers.

Site Coordinator

Site Coordinators oversee the daily operations and administrative coordination of Wise Readers to Leaders’ Summer Literacy Program at their assigned site. They support Literacy Leaders and teen volunteers, manage transitions and logistics, and help maintain a positive, organized, and engaging site culture. Working closely with WRTL management, Site Coordinators ensure the program runs smoothly while fostering strong relationships with scholars, staff, and Junior Literacy Leaders.

Assistant Site Coordinator

Assistant Site Coordinators support the daily operations of Wise Readers to Leaders’ Summer Literacy Program by working closely with Site Coordinators, Literacy Leaders, and WRTL management. They provide hands-on support across classrooms and administrative needs, help maintain smooth transitions, and ensure scholars and Junior Literacy Leaders feel supported throughout the day. Through flexibility, organization, and collaboration, Assistant Site Coordinators help foster a positive site culture and ensure the program runs effectively and joyfully.

Floater

Floaters provide flexible, on-the-ground support across Wise Readers to Leaders’ Summer Literacy Program, stepping in wherever needed to ensure scholar safety, smooth operations, and positive site culture. They assist in classrooms, support transitions, monitor recess and enrichment activities, and help reinforce site-wide behavior expectations. Through adaptability, care, and teamwork, Floaters help create a safe, joyful, and well-supported environment for scholars, staff, and Junior Literacy Leaders.