Summer Academy Intern

Urban-Dove-Charter-School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly professional development

Mentorship

Job summary

The Urban Dove Charter School in New York is offering an 8-week paid internship program for college sophomores and juniors. Interns can choose between Youth Development and Curriculum & Instruction tracks, providing hands-on experience in alternative education.

Interns will engage with students, support teachers, and gain valuable mentorship while working in a dynamic environment. Passion for youth development and education is essential, along with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior in college required.
• Strong passion for working with at-risk youth.
• Interest in sports-based education and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Support sports and leadership sessions through engagement.
• Assist teachers with classroom instruction.
• Mentor students and facilitate school activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in Education or related field

Job description

Description

The Urban Dove Summer Academy is an 8-week paid internship program that gives college sophomores and juniors the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience working in alternative education environments. Interns will be placed in one of two professional pathways:

• Youth Development (YD) Track – Working with students utilizing our Sports Based Youth Development Model
• Curriculum & Instruction (CI) Track – Supporting academic instruction alongside certified teachers in classroom environments

All interns will receive weekly professional development, mentorship, and direct exposure to the Urban Dove mission, model, and impact.

About the Organization

Urban Dove Team Charter School is a distinctive network of sports-based high schools catering to over‑aged, under‑credited youth. We fuse a robust academic curriculum with sports-based youth development, ensuring our graduates receive a diploma, a stepping stone for higher education, and essential job skills.

Core Responsibilities

Youth Development Track

• Support daily sports, enrichment, and leadership sessions through direct engagement with students
• Assist YD staff with arrival, transition, and dismissal support
• Mentor students through team‑building and behavior modeling in structured group settings
• Help plan and facilitate youth engagement initiatives and school‑wide activities
• Provide insight and support to students in alignment with the SBYD model

Curriculum & Instruction Track

• Assist certified teachers with classroom instruction, group work, and academic interventions
• Work one‑on‑one or in small groups with students who need academic support
• Prepare, distribute, or help facilitate learning materials and engagement strategies
• Observe and learn instructional practices tailored to nontraditional learners
• Provide classroom support through transition management and engagement reinforcement

Requirements

• Rising junior or senior in college, currently pursuing a degree in Education, Sports Based Youth Development, Sports Management, a Student Athlete, or in a related field
• Passion for working with high school‑aged youth, particularly those who have struggled in traditional academic settings
• Interest in sports‑based education and mentorship
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
• Ability to commit to the full 8‑week program
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Ability to actively engage with students and move throughout the school as needed.
• Ability to navigate stairs and assist with setup or materials as required. Accommodations available per ADA.

Mission

Urban Dove energizes, educates, and empowers young people through our network of UD Team Charter Schools serving over‑age/under‑credited high school students. UD Team's innovative model uses sports, teams, restorative practices and mentoring to create a culture of high expectations and shared responsibility. By instilling our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Communication, we develop our students into confident young adults ready to reach their full potential.

Vision

Urban Dove envisions a world where all children receive the high‑quality education and support they need and deserve. Through education, they will acquire the critical skills needed to develop into economically, socially, and emotionally independent adults who are empowered to create a more just and equitable society for future generations.

EEOC

Urban Dove provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.