Internships

Education Internship

OVERVIEW
South Bronx United Education Interns work closely with SBU educational staff in coordinating and supervising the SBU After School Mentoring Program. The program provides homework help and academic enrichment activities for approximately 80 youth ages 10-15. Interns work 3-5 days a week from 3:30-6:00 pm and get hands-on experience administering an educational program, counseling and mentoring youth, and developing educational resources. The internship is perfect for those looking to gain experience in the fields of education, school counseling, and social work.

WHEN
Fall Internship: early/mid September - December
Spring Internship: early/mid January - May

WHERE
Bronx Legacy High School
730 Concourse Village West, Floor 2
Bronx, New York 10451

COMMITMENT
A minimum of 3 days a week from 3:30-6:00, Monday-Friday for at least one semester.

TRAINING
All interns will receive training from our Director of Education and Social Worker prior to working in the classroom.

BENEFITS
While the position is unpaid, interns have the opportunity to work directly with veteran educators and a licensed master of social work in an educational setting. Interns will get hands-on experience in developing learning resources, managing a classroom, and working with students who have the greatest educational and/or emotional needs. Interns will have the opportunity to learn how to read and understand students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Interns assist in three major program areas. Depending on the specific interests and skill set of the intern the job can be focused on one or more of these areas:

Education
• Provide mentoring to youth within the program with a focus on Special Education students
• Support staff with classroom management
• Help build the database of educational resources and develop lesson plans
• Support the Education Director in building a middle school curriculum

Programmatic
• Track student behavioral incidents and progress
• Organize and maintain classroom space, program records and academic resources
• Support staff in tracking academic progress at mentoring and school
• Assist with volunteer recruitment and management

Counseling
• Help resolve conflicts between youth and manage behavior
• Work with you in setting behavioral goals

QUALIFICATIONS
Enthusiastic and caring with a specific interest in social work, counseling, and youth empowerment. Should have a background in working with youth. Education, social work, psychology, sociology, or related majors are preferred. No soccer background necessary.