Tutoring Internship Overview We are actively recruiting high school students at Arete community school sites who are interested in pursuing careers in education and want to develop the prerequisite skills and experiences that will enhance their college applications and job resumes. Interns are trained to provide tutoring and mentoring services to middle schoolers who are struggling in core academic subjects. The tutor services are provided during after-program program on-site. Interns also serve as teaching assistants in the after-school program. The internship is designed with a service-learning framework. Interns learn about an education issue, are trained on a specific intervention skill and engage in ongoing reflection using data. More specifically, interns are engaged in intensive professional development in the areas of community outreach, social-emotional learning, curriculum planning and overall job readiness skills. Interns participate in weekly meetings to track progress toward goals and collaboratively discuss ways to improve. In addition, each intern undergoes 3 observations per term as part of their job readiness evaluation. Their evaluation is comprised of data from observations, student progress reports, family and teacher surveys, as well as, their own self-assessments. Interns who successfully complete the program, walk away with an understanding and appreciation for what it takes to support students and families in their community. They also leave with specific job readiness skills that can be applied in many different work or professional settings. This is a paid internship experience. Responsibilities & Expectations
Availability to work afterschool and/or weekend hours (8-12 hours per week) for internship practicum hours (paid)
Participation in weekly coursework that supports the tutor internship program: 4-6 hours per week (unpaid)
Active participation in Arete professional learning sessions and trainings (paid)
Ability to adhere to Aret and school partner guidelines for conduct
Access to computer and reliable internet during weekday hours
Timely arrival to all class and practicum tutoring/teaching sessions
Monitor tutee's progress and communicate goals with families
A commitment to excellence in your work with others as demonstrated by your positive and caring presence with colleagues and members of the school community
Collaboration with colleagues and supervisors
Willingness to reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve individual and team performance
Friendly and open communication
Regular communication with supervisors and Aret headquarters staff (email, phone)
Ability to learn and use Google Meet, Google Classroom, and other online learning platforms as needed
Maintenance of 85% or higher grade point average in call classes during the internship
Ability to sign in to each work/practicum experience to ensure accurate recording keeping for stipend payments
This position is grant-funded and subject to budget considerations
Qualifications
85% or higher grade point average in all high school classes
Current high school student at Arete partner school site
Prior internship experience with Arete Education preferred
Arete supervisor recommendation preferred
Effective written and verbal communication
Ability to:
manage time effectively
go the extra mile and/or try something new
be empathic and listen to others well
proactively identify and resolve problems
be polite, positive, and professional in all communications