Champion Program Leader (Internship)
Liberty Park Child Development Center serves children and families living in and around Liberty Park Apartments, a HUD subsidized affordable housing complex. As an outreach ministry of the Presbytery of the Inland Northwest, our mission is to connect and empower the community through education, life skills, and relationships to glorify God and prepare children to become leaders in the South Perry neighborhood.
Internship Learning Objectives
All interns work directly with school age children attending Grant Elementary, a Title 1 school. Interns work indirectly with the parents/guardians of children.
EDUCATION: Interns plan and teach lessons, work with students to develop community projects, and provide one-on-one guidance with student homework.
SOCIOLOGY: Interns learn through experience how to provide support to underserved communities. Many students come from challenging life circumstances economically, socially, and culturally. Many students are refugees from international areas of conflict, or are U.S. citizens whose parents are refugees. Students may have limited English speaking ability, or have difficulty understanding cultural differences. Sociology interns seek understanding and provide guidance and support to the children and parents of children in the “Champion” program.
MINISTRY: Interns will learn how to minister to a diverse group of children and adults. Interns will plan Christian based lessons around “Fruit of the Spirit” themes. Each theme will be demonstrated through Bible teachings, activities, and discussion. Ministry interns will work with a local congregation to grow and lead a monthly Jr. High and High School age gathering.
Reporting Procedure and Job Classification
This position reports to the Program & Development Director. This position is non-compensable, though students may be eligible for college credit or other educational stipends.
Schedule:
School Year: The Champion Intern at Liberty Park Child Development Center will regularly attend the after school Champion program (Daily, Weekly, Biweekly, or Monthly). Champion program hours are from 3:15pm to 5:45pm.
Summer Program: Program hours are from 11-4 Monday through Thursday between June 23rd and August 15th. Interns and staff work together to provide positive summer activities and Christian education to school age children 6-12 years of age.
Position Summary
Interns work with school-age children attending Grant Elementary School. Interns mentor children in their areas of personal interest, assist with homework and academic development, and provide trustworthy adult relationships that focus on a Christian approach to challenging life circumstances.
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Consistently attend after-school program according to established schedule.
- Engage with Champion kids in a positive and loving way, affirming their leadership potential.
- Listen to neighborhood kids and support them through positive affirmation.
- Understand and uphold all LPCDC Safety and Quality standards for Champion program.
- Maintain safe environment during program activities.
- Establish clear, appropriate relationship boundaries with Champion kids.
- Be a 24-hour positive Christian role model. Use education, life experience, and personal faith to invest in kids.
Minimum Qualifications
Christian. Strong commitment to serving youth. Able to commit to regular schedule. Washington State and National Background clearance required prior to work.
Experience
Prior experience working with school age children.
