Elementary Community Impact & Education Opportunity - MLK School of the Arts (MLKSOA)At — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., School of the Arts (MLK) - MPUSD
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary (TK–6) is seeking CSUMB service learners to support Community Schools initiatives. Students will work alongside the Community School Coordinator and school staff on projects aligned with their interests, skills, and areas of study.
Opportunities may include:
- supporting elementary learning
- enrichment activities
- assisting with classroom immersion experiences
- developing family resource materials
- supporting parent resource navigation
- creating bilingual newsletters
- school communications
- supporting youth voice and leadership initiatives
- assisting with community garden and campus learning space projects
- contributing to youth arts and creative projects
- supporting wellness and recreation activities
- assisting with surveys and data collection
- creating marketing and social media content
- documenting student projects through storytelling and digital media
- helping strengthen partnerships with local organizations
This opportunity provides hands on experience in education, community engagement, project development, and collaborative leadership while allowing students to contribute to initiatives that support students, families, and community.
15 service learner spots
Requirements:
- Mandatory attendance at an MPUSD orientation
- Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
- Pre-Placement Training
- TB Test
- Bilingual Desired
Students will participate in an orientation covering Community Schools principles, school expectations, confidentiality, professionalism, student engagement strategies, and project-specific responsibilities. Additional guidance and training will be provided throughout the semester based on assigned projects.
Opportunity Supervision
Students will receive ongoing supervision from the Community School Coordinator through regular check-ins, project planning meetings, feedback sessions, and mentorship. Service learners will collaborate with school staff and community partners while receiving guidance to support their learning objectives and professional growth.
Interested students must attend a mandatory MPUSD orientation in order to be cleared to serve within MPUSD and be placed at MLK School.
After clearance from MPUSD HR, then students should contact:
Hugo Solorzano, Community School Coordinator
hsolorzano@mpusd.k12.ca.us
Please include:
- your area of study
- relevant skills or experiences you would like to contribute
- this semester's weekly availability
- a brief statement describing why you are interested in serving at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
A brief introductory meeting will be scheduled to discuss placement, expectations, and project opportunities aligned with student interests and school needs.