Do you want to make a difference in the lives of kids? Do you want to help teachers improve learning outcomes? Million Dollar Teacher Project’s Classroom Support Team internship is for you! In this position, you’ll have the opportunity to work with students, connect families to the classroom, analyze student data, and manage a classroom.
The Classroom Support Team (CST) Intern assists with one of the most impactful programs in our nonprofit. As a CST Intern, you will impact the learning outcomes of dozens of students by supporting the lead teacher. This role provides a variety of exposure to the most important teacher duties. Your goal is to support the classroom environment, use of technology, parent communication, and everyday maintenance tasks to allow teachers and students to engage in the most enriching learning environment possible.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Curate content for Class Dojo, a classroom social media tool. Collect student work, take pictures of work, create posts, act as a point of contact for parents, and upkeep of the Class Dojo stream
- Write positive notes about students to be sent to parents
- Research community data and use the research to effectively engage with parents
- Process and manage student achievement data
- Support struggling students with emotional, behavioral, and academic interventions
- Encourage positive behavior in students and monitor individual progress of participation and behaviors
- Manage student behavior in a variety of settings by enforcing rules and procedures
- Uphold discipline policies in accordance with classroom rules and disciplinary systems of school
- Grade some class work, homework, tests and assignments as assigned by teacher
- Assist in maintenance/accuracy/completion of students’ records, progress, and development
- Develop classroom technology strategies and assist the teacher in delivery of technology-assisted instruction
- Participate in extracurricular school functions (i.e., Meet the Teacher Night, Parent-Teacher Conferences)
Benefits/Opportunities
- Valuable experience that easily translates to any career path
- Exposure to all different aspects of what it takes to run an organization.
- From marketing to strategy development you will be involved in all components of business operations.
- A variety of leadership opportunities!
- A chance to be a part of major decisions that impact the company.
- Measurable results that can be displayed and proven to future employers.
- A recommendation from a well-respected business owner and community activist
- Can be a letter of recommendation or highlight on a website.
- Feature on our site will be something you can take with you to any job.
- Opportunities to network and form long-lasting relationships
- We partner with businesses in all kinds of industries – from the music industry to city governments, there are PLENTY of networking opportunities!
- You will get to form long-lasting professional relationships that are priceless for young professionals.
- A sense of accomplishment and pride knowing what you do makes an impact!
- Help improve your community and your resume at the same time.
- Feeling of accomplishment/pride knowing you were a part of something bigger!
- A fun, collaborative environment that plays to individual strengths
- We all are working towards the same goal, and as a result, everyone is passionate and involved
- FLEXIBLE opportunities to contribute that work with any schedule
- Most of our events involve free food!
- Funding opportunities and school credit hours
- Mentorship
- At MDTP the advancement of others is our mission!
- From our CEO to our newest volunteer, the MDTP family constantly helps each other grow and develop – both personally, and professionally!
Requirements
- Part-time/full-time positions available
- Possess a good attitude, hard work ethic, and a passion for helping communities
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA, Marketing majors (or related degree) preferred
- All majors welcomed
- Year round, semester long and season opportunities available
- Must be at least 16 years old
- You do NOT have to be enrolled in school to apply
Compensation
- There is no stipend for this position.
- Other benefits may vary