High School Intern/East Nashville Hope Exchange-Classroom Assist/Intern

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Internship Description/Learning Objectives:

The Youth Intern will serve as a Classroom Assistant in ENHE’s six-week Summer Literacy Program, supporting teachers and students in daily academic and enrichment activities. Interns will learn essential workplace skills, including professionalism, communication, leadership, teamwork, and child engagement strategies. By the end of the internship, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate reliable workplace habits including punctuality, teamwork, and following directions
  
   
• Support student engagement using positive reinforcement and classroom routines
  
   
• Assist with literacy instruction such as reading groups, writing activities, and word work
  
   
• Facilitate small-group activities with guidance from the classroom teacher
  
   
• Organize materials, prepare learning spaces, and maintain a positive learning environment
  
   
• Develop leadership skills and reflect on personal and professional growth
  
   

Job Duties:

• Assist with student arrival, classroom setup, and daily routines
  
   
• Support teachers during literacy blocks, enrichment activities, and small groups
  
   
• Encourage students and help redirect behavior using positive strategies
  
   
• Organize books, journals, manipulatives, and classroom materials
  
   
• Help students with reading, writing, and hands-on academic activities
  
   
• Lead or co-lead small group learning tasks under supervision
  
   
• Support enrichment events and special classroom activities
  
   
• Assist with transitions, cleanup, and end-of-day organization
  
   
• Participate in end-of-summer classroom breakdown, packing, and inventory
  
   
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and safety at all times

Preferred Competencies:

• Interest in working with children, teaching, or community service
  
   
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  
   
• Patience, flexibility, and willingness to learn
  
   
• Ability to follow instructions and work on a team
  
   
• Positive attitude and dependable work habits
  
   
• Comfort working in a fast-paced classroom setting
  
   

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Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move during classroom transitions

 

Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. (classroom materials, boxes during breakdown)

 

Ability to engage actively with young children

Working Conditions: (example: Office Warehouse, Outdoors, with Children or Animals, etc.)

• In-person, indoor classroom environment
  
   
• Working directly with children ages 4–11
  
   
• Fast-paced, active learning setting
  
   
• Occasional outdoor activities (recess, enrichment, or lineup)