Student Coordinator - College for Kids

Penn State University • Erie, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State Behrend, Youth Education Outreach department is seeking graduating high school seniors or current college students interested in spending their summer days working with children at the university’s College for Kids Summer Enrichment Program. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older, have valid transportation to and from the program, and be available to work all six weeks of College for Kids. Successful candidates will have an enthusiasm for working with youth, and the ability to actively participate in the enrichment programs to engage the participants in a fun, friendly, and exuberant environment. Student coordinators are responsible for transferring students throughout campus, to and from drop-off locations to their activities, assisting instructors with lessons, activities, projects, and tasks, monitoring participants during breaks and their lunch hour, and discussing issues or behaviors with parents or guardians. Student Coordinators also monitor students during the pick-up and drop-off times, assist with sorting materials and items for classroom activities, and complete other tasks essential to the functions of the program. This is a 35-40 hour a week part-time position for the duration of the six-week program. College for Kids typically begins in early-mid June and runs through the end of July or first week of August with the week of the Fourth of July off. Coordinators must be able to work the entirety of the camp. No weekends or evenings required. The position is perfect for graduating seniors or current college students interested in education, psychology, social work, or other related fields. Fantastic opportunity to develop skills and build your resume, while gaining insightful and meaningful experience towards your future!

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Have valid transportation to and from the program
• Be available to work all six weeks of College for Kids
• Enthusiasm for working with youth
• Ability to actively participate in the enrichment programs to engage the participants in a fun, friendly, and exuberant environment

Nice To Haves

• Interested in education, psychology, social work, or other related fields
• Including a cover letter and resume that outlines strengths relative to specific topics is preferred and will help assignments to the variety of College Kids programs offered.

Responsibilities

• Transferring students throughout campus, to and from drop-off locations to their activities
• Assisting instructors with lessons, activities, projects, and tasks
• Monitoring participants during breaks and their lunch hour
• Discussing issues or behaviors with parents or guardians
• Monitoring students during the pick-up and drop-off times
• Assisting with sorting materials and items for classroom activities
• Completing other tasks essential to the functions of the program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed