LYLA Intern

About LAA Education Initiative:

The LAA Youth Department provides a range of services designed to improve academic achievement for Latino students. The department’s vision is to provide comprehensive resources, best-practices, and initiatives that address the educational needs of Latino students and families.

Position Description: Actively participate in creating and providing hands-on strategies and experiences that empower highly motivated Latino middle and high school students through LAA mentoring program to:

• Increase their academic, leadership, physical, and cultural knowledge and skills

• Assist with implementation of enrichment activities

• Work with students in an afterschool setting, individually and in small groups, to provide academic assistance in mathematics, science, reading, and writing

• Work with students in academic, leadership, or community service learning projects

• Maintain accurate records of daily contacts and activities with students

• Work collaboratively under supervision of LAA staff.

• Assist Youth Department staff in preparation for LAA activities and workshops

• Work with students on team-building exercises and the college-going process.

• Participate on a once a month meeting for curriculum overview.

Qualifications:

• Current student in good academic standing and completed one year of credited course work

• Must successfully pass a background check and valid photo ID

• Interest in working with Latino middle and high school students

• Must have reliable transportation

• Must be dependable and flexible