After-School Tutoring and Mentoring Program Team Leader Internship, Puentes Hacia el Futuro

Posted by Puentes de Salud on December 18, 2017

Application deadline: January 5th, 2018. Click Here for additional dates and deadlines. Internship
positions are limited and competitive, please apply early.

Volunteer

Description
The purpose of the Team Leader internship is to take an active role in preparing for, leading, and following up on academic support sessions and educational activities for children grades 1-5. The Team Leader will work closely with educators and leaders in the Puentes organization, have the opportunity to contribute directly to program facilitation, develop an understanding of the social determinants of health impacting our community, and receive valuable mentorship. Team Leaders must possess interpersonal skills to join an enthusiastic group that is passionate about supporting the education, health, and wellness of our city’s Latino children.

Puentes Hacia el Futuro, Puentes de Salud’s education and wellness program, is predicated upon the well-evidenced fact that education is inextricably tied to the health of individuals and communities. The goal of Puentes Hacia el Futuro is to improve the educational achievement of children in the Philadelphia Latino immigrant community in order to improve long-term health outcomes, as well as to provide support in the context of extremely limited educational resources.

Responsibilities include:
● Prepare sessions at least 2 days weekly. Schedule must remain constant for the entire semester.
● Engage students in their homework and lead daily literacy and curricular activities.
● Supervise groups (approximately 4 adult tutors and 15 students).
● Take an active role in the guidance and training of tutors.
● Facilitate and actively contribute to weekly communication among co-team leaders.
● Build relationships and work with family members to enhance children’s educational experience.

Eligibility & Requirements
This internship is available to a highly accomplished and responsible college or graduate student. Proficiency in Spanish not required. Preference given to those who can participate year long.

Sessions: Fall, September 11th – December 14th, 2017; Spring, January 20th – May 4th, 2018
Schedule: 2:45-5:45 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. (select two day minimum)

Hours: Specific schedules and total semester hours are arranged individually prior to beginning. Non-credit university based internships/Independent study hours are approximately 12 hours per week.

Location: Southwark School, 1835 South 9th Street, Philadelphia PA, 19148

Application : Puentes de Salud Education Internship Application

Volunteer

Contact us with any questions at education@puentesdesalud.org

http://www.puentesdesalud.org • 267-714-8048