Summer Intern

Kauffman School•Kansas City, MO

12h•$15•Onsite

About The Position

The Ewing Marion Kauffman School is a free, public charter school serving 1000 students in 5 th through 12 th grades. Focused on student achievement and strong character, the Kauffman School’s mission is to support students in maximizing their opportunities for post-secondary success. The school serves a student population of which 87% qualify for free and reduced lunch and 90% identify as students of color. Students are accepted by a lottery that prioritizes the six highest-need zip codes within the district. More than 70% of our students identify as first in their families to attend college. From serving as certified doulas to attending graduate school to starting their own local small businesses, our alumni are shaping their post-secondary paths and we are incredibly proud of their determination and drive. The Kauffman School seeks driven and culturally responsive individuals to join its team – we anchor ourselves around our governing mindsets to create a school with strong staff culture to be able to support students. Belief and Connection: We build connections with each other and hold each other accountable Empowered Ownership: We identify and creatively solve problems that arise Learning Culture: All of us are learning and developing all the time Stronger Together: We can accomplish more together than apart Growth & Feedback: We are committed to giving each other feedback to support our teams’ growth Reporting to members of the Kauffman School’s operations team, the summer intern will work with a team of other interns who are responsible for undertaking the critical work of preparing the Kauffman school building, materials and systems for the 2026-2027 school year. Summer interns reset classrooms, prepare student supplies, reorganize storage spaces, and support with other duties as assigned that support the operations team’s summer project list. Interns should be flexible, demonstrate strong focus, feel excited to learn new things, and show interest in how schools work “behind the scenes.” The Kauffman School’s summer internship program runs from Monday, June 1 through Friday, June 26, pauses for the first two weeks of July, and continues from Monday, July 13 through Friday, August 14. Daily hours are 9 AM - 2:30 PM. Adjustments can be made to start/end dates or daily hours if known at time of hire; interns who may need a slightly different schedule are still strongly encouraged to apply. To be considered for this role, please apply by Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Requirements

Age 16 or older
Able to commit to 20 hours a week for 8-10 weeks during Summer 2026
2.0+ GPA and 85%+ daily attendance rate at school during most recent school year
Excellent communicator with a high level of personal integrity and professionalism when dealing with others
Ability to multi-task with excellent time management skills
Ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines; organized; ability to manage multiple assignments and follow assignments through to completion; ability to respond quickly to requests for information and assistance
Work well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Proficiency with office technology and demonstrated facility for learning new programs and applications quickly (Microsoft and Google platforms)

Responsibilities

Classroom & Supply Preparation: Count and sort school supplies (e.g. novels for English classes) to ensure proper inventory and organization for the upcoming school year
Prepare reading logs, pencil bags, index card rings and other student supplies that require preparation and assembly
Distribute student supplies and teacher supplies to the appropriate locations for the upcoming school year
Operate with cost savings in mind by ensuring minimal supply loss during the ordering, unpacking and organizing stages and taking stock of existing supply inventory before placing new orders
Respond to teacher and staff supply needs through the summer and in advance of Day 1 of school
Event Support Staff summer events like New Student Orientation, Back to School Night or new teacher interview sample teaches
Support with setup for events, including setting up sign-in tables, preparing orientation folders, preparing supplies, etc.
School Building Readiness Clean out classrooms, teacher workrooms and supply closets
Organize student lost and found and prepare items for washing and/or donation
Reset uniform closet spaces across the school
Refresh wall hangings, bulletin boards, photos and other displays
Representing Our School Culture Believe deeply in the mission of the Kauffman School and that all children can meet high academic expectations
Exhibit the school’s values at all times when interacting with students, families, staff, and visitors
Maintain confidential and sensitive information, with respect to both school and student level data and internal staff members
Embrace feedback in the spirit of constant improvement
Demonstrate maturity, humility, professionalism, confidence, and a strong work ethic