Description
PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington’s K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about PSESD, visit www.psesd.org/about-psesd.
PSESD Expanded Learning Programs has 4 after school programs in the Kent School District and one program at Echo Glen School (Juvenile Detention). We collaborate with schools, community-based organizations, families, and youth in our programs. We offer a variety of enrichments to youth and family engagements addressing many different topics. We are a team oriented program and we want to learn from you as much as you learn from us and the community we provide service in.
Micro
Learn how to provide engaging academic and social and emotional enrichment programing that empowers youth and assists them in academic skill building. Interns will learn to plan and deliver youth development lessons. Possibilities to work with family engagement as well as working with 2nd-8th grade students from diverse backgrounds in low income communities. You are welcome to try new techniques you have been learning in your educational experience at UW.
Mezzo
N/A
Macro
Be a part of a team that supports community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during after school hours and summer program. Work with community partners, PSESD Coordinators, families, and youth.
Additional Perks or Funding
Receive free trainings from PSESD on youth engagement, anti-racist learning, and many more. This is a paid internship (minimum wage).
Required Experience
Demonstrates a strong desire to support youth, desire to learn techniques in working with youth and families, interest in engaging in youth development programs, and commitment to leading with racial equity.
Required/Preferred Languages
Bilingual in any language. We work in schools with over 10 different languages spoken at each site.
How to Apply
Please send an email with a cover letter and resume to Liz Chick, echick@psesd.org and Celeste Wojdyla, cwojdyla@psesd.org
