What are the responsibilities and job description for the Out-of-School Time Intern position at Volunteers of America, Dakotas?
Department: Out-of-School Time
Job Status: Part Time
Reports To: Out-of-School Time Operations Manager
Position Supervises: None
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, afternoons/evenings
POSITION SUMMARY
As an Out-of-School Time Intern in our elementary out-of-school time programs, you will gain a basic understanding of child development, develop and practice classroom management skills, be introduced to planning and implementing age-appropriate academic and/or social-emotional lessons, and learn the basics of operating a licensed school age program. You will participate in the following learning activities:
- Shadow Youth Development Professionals and Site Coordinators while assisting with supervision of youth and completing other operational tasks
- Engage with youth through play, reading and games
- With support from the Site Coordinator and/or Operations Manager, plan, revise and implement one academic and/or social-emotional lesson plan that is age appropriate and aligns with state educational standards.
- Study applicable South Dakota Administrative Rules and help organize, clean and prepare out-of- school time spaces according to licensing standards.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Primary Learning Activities
- Join the Fun: Get involved with students by playing games and joining in activities.
- Be a Helper: Assist with homework and educational tasks.
- Be a Role Model: Show kids how to be kind, respectful, and helpful.
- Supervise Kids: Ensure student safety and report any concerns to the Site Coordinator.
- Keep Things Tidy: Clean and organize spaces to keep them safe and enjoyable.
- Serve Snacks: Help prepare and serve snacks.
- Track Attendance: Assist with keeping track of attendance and participation.
- Embrace Diversity: Appreciate and learn from people with different backgrounds.
- Respect Privacy: Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
- Stay Informed: Complete all required trainings within the given timeframe.
Responsible for other duties as assigned.
POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education & Experience: Must be at least 16 years old
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
A. Ability to Stand, Walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend on a daily basis
B. Capability to Lift, carry, push or pull up to 25 lbs on a daily basis
