Student Intern - School Age Child Care Intern

STUDENT INTERN - SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE INTERN REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a current junior or senior in the North Kansas City School District. Genuine interest in education, childcare, or program management. Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with digital communication tools. A willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and challenges.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience working with children in an educational or childcare setting. Experience in planning or coordinating events and activities. Basic understanding of child development and safe childcare practices. Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

REPORTS TO

School Age Child Care Director

PURPOSE OF JOB

The School Age Child Care Summer Intern position offers a unique opportunity for high school students interested in education, childcare, and program administration. Interns will work with the School Age Child Care team to support the daily operations and enrichment activities of our before and after school programs. This eight-week internship provides hands-on experience in creating a safe, engaging, and educational environment for school-age children while strengthening community connections.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Program Support:

Assist in planning and executing daily activities and enrichment programs for children enrolled in School Age Child Care.

Child Engagement:

Support staff in supervising and engaging with children to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.

Activity Coordination:

Help develop creative and educational activities that promote learning, social interaction, and physical well-being.

Communication:

Create and distribute promotional materials (flyers, emails, social media posts) to inform parents and community members about program events and updates.

Administrative Tasks:

Maintain attendance records, organize supplies, and assist with scheduling to support smooth program operations.

Team Collaboration:

Participate in daily meetings and collaborative planning sessions with School Age Child Care staff.

Additional Duties:

Perform other tasks as assigned by School Age Child Care staff to contribute to the overall success of the program.

BENEFITS

Practical Experience:

Gain firsthand exposure to educational programming, childcare operations, and program management.

Professional Development:

Shadow experienced professionals and participate in meaningful projects.

Networking:

Build a professional network with school leaders, program coordinators, and community partners.

Dynamic Environment:

Work in a creative, supportive environment focused on enhancing the lives of school-age children.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are represenative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accomodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear. Use hands and fingers for tasks such as typing, handling materials, and using office equipment. Occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Maintain adequate vision (including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus).

CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is consistent with the typical office/school environment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

: June & July 2026 Student intern positions are full time over the program eight weeks __no benefits or paid time off are provided.

Compensation:

$15.00 per hour SAAC Intern Schedule — Summer 2026

General Schedule:

SAAC Interns work Monday through Friday during summer hours. Hours vary by site, particularly at elementary locations. Work hours in June and July will not exceed 8 hours per day. The workday begins at 7:00 AM. June 2026

Schedule:

Monday -

Thursday:

7:00 AM-9:

OO AM and 3:00 6:00

PM Friday:

7:00 AM — 4:00 PM (with a one-hour break) July 2026

Schedule:

Hours will vary based on scheduled field trips.

FLSA:

Non-exempt

CLEARANCES

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

EVALUATION

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluations utilizing the Performance-Based Administrator Evaluation process.