EDUC Coordinator Interns (ECIs)

EDUC Coordinator Interns (ECIs) support the Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center EDUC 260 and EDUC 401 courses. Courses cover topics on K-12 educational equity and teaching practices for volunteer tutors. Interns support course facilitation and lead off-campus mentorship events at local partner schools. ECIs will work together as a small team to oversee all off-campus mentorship events and facilitate EDUC 401 sessions. 

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Description

Position Responsibilities 

  • Support peer learning as classroom leads in EDUC 260 and preparing and facilitating EDUC 401 lesson plans with the to present on bi-weekly basis.

  • Support Program Manager of K-12 Community-Engaged Learning with course logistics and grading (for EDUC 401 and EDUC 260) as needed. 

  • Coordinate and lead mentorship visits at partner schools, developing strong reciprocal relationships with school staff and administrators, and troubleshooting when necessary.

  • Communicate with school partner staff to provide updates and information in relation to mentorship visits. 

  • Support other CELE programs with various efforts related to recruitment, retention, and events. This includes tabling to increase student numbers and taking on planning and day-of responsibilities at various events throughout the school year.  

Required qualifications

  • Interns must be current UW undergraduate students during the 2023-2024 school year

  • Satisfactory completion of UW background check

  • Attend an orientation and training session on Sept TBD

  • Attend weekly team meetings to coordinate EDUC 401

  • Attend and engage in EDUC 401 (Wednesdays, 11:30 AM-12:50 PM and/or 4:00 PM - 5:20 PM) and some EDUC 260 sessions (Mondays, 1:00 PM - 2:20 PM). 

  • In collaboration with the Program Manager of K-12 Community-Engaged Learning, prepare content for and facilitate EDUC 401 course bi-weekly.

  • Must have general evening availability to attend and act as program leads at mentorship visits.

  • Must have 10 hrs/wk dedicated to this role, Sept 2024 - May 2025, with the exception of holidays, UW breaks, and finals weeks

Desired skills and abilities

  • Passionate about educational equity

  • Strong public speaking and facilitation skills

  • Experience working with diverse student populations

  • Willingness to work collaboratively and in a professional manner

  • Time Management skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Flexible/adaptable

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Compensation and employment benefits

  • Work with friendly staff in a supportive, team-oriented environment

  • Work with diverse groups of students and staff

  • Experience working with local schools

  • Paid internship $300 semi-monthly stipend payments ($5,100 for full academic year)

  • Opportunity to enroll as a minimum-time Americorps member and receive education award at the completion of 300-hour committment (award amount varies) 

Application questions

If interested, please apply HERE. 

Deadline for 2024-2025 applications: April 24, 2024

This position is open to undocumented students.