CLASSROOM SUPPORT TEAM INTERN

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of kids? Do you want to help teachers improve learning outcomes? Million Dollar Teacher Project’s Classroom Support Team internship is for you! In this position, you’ll have the opportunity to work with students, connect families to the classroom, analyze student data, and manage a classroom.

Overview
The Million Dollar Teacher Project is a non-profit organization that’s mission is to elevate the teaching profession through increased teacher compensation, recognition, and support. We develop grassroots, community-centered programs to meaningfully impact those three pillars (compensation, support, recognition).

The Classroom Support Team (CST) Intern assists with one of the most impactful programs in our nonprofit. As a CST Intern, you will impact the learning outcomes of dozens of students by supporting the lead teacher. This role provides a variety of exposure to the most important teacher duties. Your goal is to support the classroom environment, use of technology, parent communication, and everyday maintenance tasks to allow teachers and students to engage in the most enriching learning environment possible.

Responsibilities
● Curate content for a classroom social media tool. Collect student work, take pictures of work, create posts, act as a point of contact for parents, and upkeep of the stream.
● Write positive notes about students to be sent to parents.
● Process and manage student achievement data.
● Support struggling students with emotional, behavioral, and academic interventions.
● Encourage positive behavior in students and monitor individual progress of participation and behaviors.
● Manage student behavior in a variety of settings by enforcing rules and procedures.
● Uphold discipline policies in accordance with classroom rules and disciplinary systems of school.
● Grade class work, homework, tests, and assignments as assigned by teacher.
● Assist in maintenance/accuracy/completion of students’ records, progress, and development.
● Develop classroom technology strategies and assist the teacher in delivery of technology-assisted instruction.
● Participate in extracurricular school functions (i.e., Meet the Teacher Night, Parent-Teacher Conferences)
● Other duties/tasks as assigned.

Benefits and Opportunities
● A variety of leadership opportunities!
o A chance to be a part of major decisions that impact the company.
o Measurable results that can be displayed and proven to future employers.
● A recommendation from a well-respected business owner and community activist
o Can be a letter of recommendation.
● Opportunities to network and form long-lasting relationships.
o We partner with businesses in all kinds of industries – from the music industry to city governments, there are PLENTY of networking opportunities!
o You will get to form long-lasting professional relationships that are priceless for young professionals.
● A sense of accomplishment and pride knowing what you do makes an impact!
o Help improve your community and your resume at the same time.
o Feeling of accomplishment/pride knowing you were a part of something bigger!
● A fun, collaborative environment that plays to individual strengths.
o We all are working towards the same goal, and as a result, everyone is passionate and involved.
o FLEXIBLE opportunities to contribute that work with any schedule.
● School credit hours
● Mentorship
o At MDTP the advancement of others is our mission!
o From our CEO to our newest volunteer, the MDTP family constantly helps each other grow and develop - both personally, and professionally!

Requirements
● Minimum 10 hours a week time commitment.
● Possess a good attitude, hard work ethic, likes to work with children, and a passion for helping communities.
● Maintain good academic standing if enrolled in school.
o You do NOT have to be enrolled in school to apply.
● All majors welcomed.
● Internship range is September 1st - March 31st.
● Must be at least 16 years old.
● Ability to obtain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Compensation
● This is a stipend position up to a certain amount discussed during interview and paid out at the successful completion of the internship.
○ Successful Completion:
■ Completed all assigned duties/tasks.
■ Completed check-ins.
■ Completed Exit Interview and Survey.
■ Did not end on an improvement plan.