Kids' Club Intern Program; Extended Practicum of Education and Training STUDENTS

Position: Kids' Club Intern Program (Extended Practicum of Education and Training STUDENTS ONLY)
The Lockhart ISD Mission

The mission of Lockhart Independent School District is to cultivate innovative learners and empower bold leaders who are prepared for a future yet to be imagined.

Lockhart's Leaders

Across Lockhart ISD, each of our leaders are guided by three core themes embodied in our leadership definition and their corresponding behaviors:

* Having a Lock"heart" for People which is focused on developing one's relational capacity;

* Unlocking Potential which is centered on the development and empowerment of both the self and others; and,

* Being Locked on Excellence which means that every person will have a relentless pursuit for results

Education/Certification:

* Must be 18 years or older

Description:

* The Community Education department is implementing an Intern Program for select students who are interested in exploring a teaching career path. For school year 23-24, the program will consist of ensuring student safety at all times, communicating effectively with students and co-workers, and working effectively in a team setting. Interns will work alongside other group leaders and one site manager to lead students during activities and games, prepare lessons and activities, and actively participate in team meetings with co-workers.

Qualifications:

* Secondary Students with an interest in a Teaching Career Path

Recommendation letters are strongly encouraged from student' teachers, school administrators and/or previous job

supervisors.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Experience working with school-age children

* Proven ability to work effectively with a team

* Demonstrate written and oral skills

* Maintain high energy level

* Stand for extended period of time

* Lift 25 lbs.

* Tolerate outside weather conditions

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

* Ensure student safety at all times.

* Create and maintain a positive learning environment.

* Instruct/lead students during all lessons, activities, and games.

* Prepare for lessons and activities prior to student arrival; store materials at the end of each day.

* Assist the site manager with lesson planning.

* Assist children in maintaining the standards of behavior set by the program by using non-punitive disciplinary methods and positive reinforcement strategies.

* Communicate effectively with students, parents, and co-workers.

* Keep daily attendance and report any absences immediately to the site manager. Maintain accurate daily attendance forms.

* Work effectively in a team setting.

* Actively participate in team meetings with the site manager and fellow group leaders.

* Attend staff meetings and professional development/training as required by the Director of Community Education.

* Know all campus emergency procedures.

* Know the procedures for medical emergencies.

* Complete and submit daily/weekly reports to the site manager.

* Maintain professional conduct at all times.

The information above describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.