Youth Education/Teaching Intern

Southern Arkansas University; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Fairfax County, VA, is looking for a Teaching Intern to manage programming at summer camps and volunteer projects. This role involves supervising up to 24 children, coordinating activities, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Relevant experience with kids aged 6-12 and strong organizational skills are preferred. The intern will gain valuable insight into nonprofit operations and will lead meaningful activities that teach the importance of volunteerism and community service.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 6-12 is preferred.
• Ability to supervise and manage volunteers.
• Strong organizational skills for managing camp activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise up to 24 children in a camp setting.
• Manage the implementation of volunteer service projects.
• Ensure a safe and conducive learning environment for children.

Skills

Supervision of children

First Aid

Organizational skills

Team management

Job description

Kids Give Back is seeking a Teaching Intern to manage programming at Summer Volunteer Camp, Kids Volunteer Days, special events, weekly service projects at a local club, and more.

Please note that this position is in Fairfax County, VA, and candidates must provide their own transportation.

The intern will work in a teaching capacity and gain valuable insight into the workings of a small nonprofit organization, and will be one of two teachers who lead the following programs:

• June 29-July 1, Summer Volunteer Mini-Camp, 8:00 am - 1:30 pm, Ayr Hill Church, Vienna
• July 6-10, Summer Volunteer Camp, 8:00 am-3:30 pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Fairfax
• July 13-17, Summer Volunteer Camp, 8:00 am-1:30 pm, Oakton United Methodist Church
• July 20-24, Summer Volunteer Camp, 8:00 am-1:00 pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Fairfax
• June 22-July 31, weekly volunteer projects at River Bend Country Club in Great Falls
• Various dates: staffing a Kids Give Back booth and leading a volunteer project at Wolf Trap and local festivals.

Each camp will include volunteer service projects, guest speakers from local nonprofits, free play, and time for reflection and discussion about what it means to volunteer and give back to the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises, with another teacher, up to 24 children, ages 6-12.
• Supervises the implementation of all volunteer service projects, which will be planned and organized by the Kids Give Back program coordinator. Project directions and supplies will be provided by Kids Give Back.
• Maintains order throughout the day by organizing children into teams, monitoring their behavior, and ensuring they respect volunteer service projects, guest speakers, and the properties where the camps are held.
• Checks the children in and out of camp, ensuring that they are signed out by individuals authorized by their parents.
• Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and volunteer service.
• Works closely with teenage volunteers to manage the volunteer service projects and camp attendees.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains a safe environment for the children.
• Provides First Aid as needed.
• Remains onsite until every camp attendee and teen volunteer has been picked up by an adult.
• Cleans up and organizes the camp facility throughout the week, leaving it in good condition.
• Attends a planning meeting before each service day or camp.
• Provides a debrief to the Kids Give Back staff after each camp with observations and recommendations.