Campagna Center – Jefferson-Houston School and George Mason Elementary School

Jefferson-Houston School
1501 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

George Mason Elementary
2601 Cameron Mills Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302

Number of Interns: 4

Mentor Information:
India Traynham
Site Director

Supervises two after-school programs with children in grades K-5.

Supervision and management of each program in accordance with the goals and regulations developed by The Campagna Center, the Virginia Department of Social Services, and the National School-Age Alliance. Principal duties include:

  • development of a comprehensive school-age program
  • planning and implementation of daily activities
  • evaluating the effectiveness of activities
  • supervising staff and volunteers
  • ensuring the safety and well-being of all children
  • regularly communicating with parents
  • contributing to the effective operation of the overall child care program

Contact Information:
ITraynham@campagnacenter.org

What types of work will the intern perform?

  • Set up and break down the site each day (includes lifting).
  • Ensure that all materials needed for the daily activities are accessible and replenish as needed.
  • Conduct scheduled daily activities with groups of children at the site in accordance with the posted lesson plan.
  • Actively engage children in daily plans, interact with children in a positive manner and help assistant group leaders to do the same.
  • Assist with the preparation and serving of snacks to children on a daily basis.
  • Clean and sanitize all tables before children arrive, after snack time and at the end of the day.
  • Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude at all times, with other staff, children and parents.

What might a highly motivated intern experience while working for your organization?

  • Assist with program and events
  • Assist with lesson plans
  • Children with various needs and abilities

Skills Needed on a Scale of 1 to 5
1-almost never    2-seldom    3-sometimes    4-often   5-almost always

Math=3
Reading=3
Lifting=3
Technology=3
Communication with Clients=5

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