Student Coordinator - College for Kids
About the position
Penn State Behrend, Youth Education Outreach department is seeking graduating high school seniors or current college students interested in spending their summer days working with children at the university's College for Kids Summer Enrichment Program. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older, have valid transportation to and from the program, and be available to work all six weeks of College for Kids. Successful candidates will have an enthusiasm for working with youth, and the ability to actively participate in the enrichment programs to engage the participants in a fun, friendly, and exuberant environment. This is a 35-40 hour a week part-time position for the duration of the six-week program. College for Kids typically begins in early-mid June and runs through the end of July or first week of August with the week of the Fourth of July off. Coordinators must be able to work the entirety of the camp. No weekends or evenings required. The position is perfect for graduating seniors or current college students interested in education, psychology, social work, or other related fields. Recent college graduates may apply as well! Fantastic opportunity to develop skills and build your resume, while gaining insightful and meaningful experience towards your future!
- Responsibilities
- Transferring students throughout campus, to and from drop-off locations to their activities ,
- Assisting instructors with lessons, activities, projects, and tasks ,
- Monitoring participants during breaks and their lunch hour ,
- Discussing issues or behaviors with parents or guardians ,
- Monitoring students during the pick-up and drop-off times ,
- Assisting with sorting materials and items for classroom activities ,
- Completing other tasks essential to the functions of the program
- Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age ,
- Valid transportation to and from the program ,
- Available to work all six weeks of College for Kids ,
- Enthusiasm for working with youth ,
- Ability to actively participate in enrichment programs
- Nice-to-haves
- Interest in education, psychology, social work, or related fields ,
- Recent college graduates may apply
- Benefits
- Opportunity to develop skills and build your resume ,
- Gaining insightful and meaningful experience towards your future
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