Summer Advising Intern
About The Position
The summer advising internship at Steppingstone provides talented and committed college students with an opportunity to learn about careers in education, educational access, psychology, social work, and the nonprofit sector through firsthand experience working with rising 5th-7th graders in an academically rigorous environment. Participants work closely with other Steppingstone interns, staff, and faculty members on projects both in and outside of the classroom. Interns also attend and participate in weekly seminars on various relevant topics in education and psychology, including adolescent development, growth mindset, and classroom management best practices. Interns will be paired with an Advisor, who will act as a mentor.
Requirements
- Candidates must have completed at least one year of college by the start of the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Ideal candidates will have prior experience working with children and/or in an educational setting.
- Ideal candidates are studying social work, psychology, or community psychology.
- Ideal candidates will have a basic understanding of restorative justice.
Responsibilities
- Co-teach, with a mentor advisor, classes designed to develop Scholars’ social emotional skills, including lesson preparation
- Meet weekly with mentor advisor for professional development and feedback, to identify support plans, and to discuss the social emotional needs of Scholars
- Plan and lead whole-class social emotional lessons with mentor’s support, facilitate and co-facilitate Scholar groups on topics related to Scholars’ goals
- Provide mentorship to students through academic & social emotional support, 1-on-1 or in a group, during study hall, lunch, and at other times
- Conduct structured check-ins and lunch bunches to identify Scholars' academic and social strengths, as well as their holistic and psychological needs
- Substitute teach as necessary
- Serve as bus monitor daily to and from the summer site at Milton Academy and Boston
- Manage the safety of Scholars during the bus ride
- Meet weekly for seminars and workshops with the Internship Coordinator and guest speakers
- Plan and co-teach a weekly elective
- Plan and co-teach a weekly physical education class
- Provide logistical support for the administrative staff, including distribution of materials and helping to staff the main office
- Assist in the supervision of arrival, dismissal, meals, and recess periods
- Perform additional duties as assigned to assist with program operations
- Reflect on summer experience in writing and through conversations with Intern Coordinator and other interns
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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