Summer Education Intern

PUENTES DE SALUD•Philadelphia, PA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Puentes de Salud is seeking two bilingual (Spanish/English) educators with experience working with young people for a Summer Education Intern position. This role is crucial in supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a four-week post-secondary readiness Bootcamp for rising high school seniors. The intern will work closely with the Adolescent Education Supervisor and a co-intern to refine curriculum, engage students and families, and contribute to the development of sustainable systems for the program's future growth. This position is ideal for a student or recent graduate interested in education equity, college access, youth development, and community-based programming. The role involves in-person work near Rittenhouse Square from late June to late July, with additional preparation time and virtual team meetings on Fridays.

Requirements

Bilingual (Spanish/English) oral and written skills required, native speakers preferred.
Experience working with high school-aged students required, experience teaching preferred.
Group facilitation/classroom management skills required.
Interest in education, college access, youth development, or community-based work.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to support effective teamwork and teaching.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with immigrant or Latinx communities preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with onboarding students and families, including orientation materials and communication.
Collaborate with staff to finalize the college access curriculum and lesson plans.
Co-design professional development and life skills lessons for students.
Contribute to building sustainable systems and documentation to support program continuity over the next two years.
Assist with developing impact measurement tools and a communication strategy.
Participate in weekly team meetings.
Build strong, supportive relationships with students.
Co-facilitate daily lessons and activities alongside staff and a co-intern.
Help ensure the smooth daily flow of programming and logistics.
Participate in daily debriefs to reflect on student engagement and program effectiveness.
Chaperone field trips and off-site activities.
Lead impact measurement efforts and contribute to the creation of a written impact report.
Develop an intern manual and program documentation to support future cohorts and interns.