We are actively recruiting high school students at Arete community school sites who are interested in pursuing careers in education and want to develop the prerequisite skills and experiences that will enhance their college applications and job resumes. Interns are trained to provide tutoring and mentoring services to middle schoolers who are struggling in core academic subjects. The tutor services are provided during after-program program on-site. Interns also serve as teaching assistants in the after-school program. The internship is designed with a service-learning framework. Interns learn about an education issue, are trained on a specific intervention skill and engage in ongoing reflection using data. More specifically, interns are engaged in intensive professional development in the areas of community outreach, social-emotional learning, curriculum planning and overall job readiness skills. Interns participate in weekly meetings to track progress toward goals and collaboratively discuss ways to improve. In addition, each intern undergoes 3 observations per term as part of their job readiness evaluation. Their evaluation is comprised of data from observations, student progress reports, family and teacher surveys, as well as, their own self-assessments. Interns who successfully complete the program, walk away with an understanding and appreciation for what it takes to support students and families in their community. They also leave with specific job readiness skills that can be applied in many different work or professional settings. This is a paid internship experience.

• Availability to work afterschool and/or weekend hours (8-12 hours per week) for internship practicum hours (paid)
• Participation in weekly coursework that supports the tutor internship program: 4-6 hours per week (unpaid)
• Active participation in Arete professional learning sessions and trainings (paid)
• Ability to adhere to Areté and school partner guidelines for conduct
• Access to computer and reliable internet during weekday hours
• Timely arrival to all class and practicum tutoring/teaching sessions
• Monitor tutee's progress and communicate goals with families
• A commitment to excellence in your work with others as demonstrated by your positive and caring presence with colleagues and members of the school community
• Collaboration with colleagues and supervisors
• Willingness to reflect on strengths and areas for growth to improve individual and team performance
• Friendly and open communication 
• Regular communication with supervisors and Areté headquarters staff (email, phone)
• Ability to learn and use Google Meet, Google Classroom, and other online learning platforms as needed
• Maintenance of 85% or higher grade point average in call classes during the internship
• Ability to sign in to each work/practicum experience to ensure accurate recording keeping for stipend payments
• This position is grant-funded and subject to budget considerations

• 85% or higher grade point average in all high school classes
• Current high school student at Arete partner school site
• Prior internship experience with Arete Education preferred
• Arete supervisor recommendation preferred
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to:
  • manage time effectively
  • go the extra mile and/or try something new
  • be empathic and listen to others well
  • proactively identify and resolve problems
  • be polite, positive, and professional in all communications