Elementary Summer Program InternAt — Solidarity

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

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Help implement a 6 week Summer Program for elementary age students, by leading activities relatedd  to recreation, tutoring, social and emotional learning, Group activities, arts &  Crafts, and fun activities/games. Solidarity's 2026  summer program  will reach students from the neighborhoods we serve, but will take place at Placentia  Presbyterian Church. Although the program will take place at a church, it is not a religious centerd program. Solidarity is partnering with Placentia Presbyterian church to provide greater access to classroom, and outdoor  space allowing  us to  serve a  greater number of families. 

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SCOPE OF WORK

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• Help maintain a Summer program that contributes towards the organization’s mission to “Equip Latino immigrant families from under-resourced neighborhoods to transform their communities”.

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• Contribute towards creating a space for elementary students to gather and experience healthy forms of care, belonging, and acceptance from peers and caring adult role models.

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• Provide excellent educational enrichment services and experiences that allow each student to grow educationally.

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• Lead recreational activities and specialized workshops

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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

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Upon Arrival: 

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Sign-in 

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Program Prep: 

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• Meet as a team before the program when possible.

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• Help program lead set up for the program when needed.

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• Gather necessary materials for your assigned table or specific activity.

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During Program: 

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• Welcome students as they arrive.

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• Seek to build healthy relationships with all students.

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• Speak and act with gentleness and respect at all times. 

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• Help students engage with approved games and activities.

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• Periodically lead additional group activities and educational enrichment activities and games.

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• Maintain cleanliness and organization of program areas.
  Enforce program rules at all times.

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• Attend occasional field trips to locations in and around Fullerton 

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After Program:

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• Sanitize your area with provided cleaning products.

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• Help clean up and tear down when necessary.

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• Bring up any questions or concerns to the program director.

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Training:

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1. How to build healthy, transformational relationships with students in the program.
2. Best practices in providing whole person care in the context of an after-school program setting.
3. Understanding educational inequity in the context of under-resourced, Latino immigrant neighborhoods in Fullerton.
4. Practical leadership growth tools.

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Learning Outcome:

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1. Build positive relationships with students that contribute towards their educational growth and success.
2. Successfully provide excellent recreation and learning opportunities for students in the program.
3. Successfully work together with a team of volunteers and staff to accomplish the organizations goal of addressing educational inequity in under-resourced neighborhoods in Fullerton.
4. Learn leadership skills in a community based educational enrichment environment.