Literacy Leaders are undergraduate and graduate students who devote their summer to teaching and forming close connections with students who may not otherwise have access to enriching summer opportunities. Each Literacy Leader is responsible for a classroom of 12–15 underserved children from LAUSD elementary schools. They deliver an innovative and engaging curriculum designed to motivate students to love reading, learning, and to believe in themselves, while also leading a wide range of enrichment activities. Literacy Leaders serve as powerful role models and mentors for our scholars, especially in encouraging them to pursue higher education.

We provide a comprehensive literacy curriculum with daily lesson plans for morning instruction, while also empowering Literacy Leaders to design and implement their own afternoon enrichment lessons. We look for dynamic, enthusiastic, and passionate individuals who are eager to learn, teach, and make a meaningful impact over the course of the summer.

In addition to our classroom Literacy Leaders, our summer team includes Site Managers, Site Coordinators, Assistant Site Coordinators, and Floaters. These leadership and management team members ensure that each site runs smoothly, safely, and effectively throughout the summer. They oversee daily operations, support classroom instruction, coordinate schedules and logistics, communicate with families, and uphold the high standards that define our program. Together, our full summer staff creates a structured, nurturing environment where scholars can thrive.

Our summer staff come from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, studying fields such as Psychology, Political Science, Art, Business, and more. Each team member brings unique strengths and perspectives to our program, enriching the experience for our scholars and for one another. Many staff members form lasting connections and return year after year.

If you are interested in applying for a Summer 2026 position, please find the application here!

We are seeking undergraduate and graduate students who are passionate about education, literacy, social impact, and youth development to join our Summer Program team. While many staff members serve as Literacy Leaders in the classroom, our summer team also includes site leadership and operational roles that support the success of the entire program. Ideal candidates are empathetic, energetic, mission-driven individuals who are eager to take initiative and contribute meaningfully within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Summer staff must be adaptable, strong communicators, and comfortable balancing structure with flexibility. Classroom-based Literacy Leaders are responsible for delivering engaging, standards-aligned instruction while cultivating joyful, well-managed learning environments. Site Managers, Coordinators, Assistant Coordinators, and Floaters ensure that each site operates smoothly, supporting instruction, logistics, scholar safety, and family communication. Across all roles, the ability to build meaningful relationships with scholars and uphold high expectations for academic growth and character development is essential.

Our program operates from mid-June through the first week of August. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. All staff participate in a comprehensive pre-summer training prior to the start of the program and receive ongoing coaching and professional development throughout the summer to ensure they feel supported, prepared, and successful in their roles.