Harlem Village Academies needs a summer intern -paid; New York, NY

ORGANIZATION: Harlem Village Academies
POSITION: Paid Summer Internship
REPORTS TO: Academic Intern Advisor
LOCATION: Harlem, New York City
WEBSITE: www.harlemvillageacademies.org
CONTACT: resumes@harlemvillage.org

THE ORGANIZATION
Harlem Village Academies is widely recognized as a national leader in the education reform movement. Its growing network of public charter schools are transforming the lives of children in Harlem by providing them with an excellent education. Led by a team of passionate social entrepreneurs, Harlem Village Academies has developed and effectively executed on a clear, focused strategy: hire talented and passionate teachers, provide them with autonomy and extensive professional support, and hold them accountable for results. HVA sets high standards for students’ academic performance and personal conduct; intervenes with love and rigor when a child is off-track; and engenders in students a love of learning, a spirit of community, and dedication to academic and behavioral excellence.

The results have been extraordinary, and Harlem Village Academies has achieved national prominence as one of the highest performing urban school networks in the country. Students enter the academies several years below grade-level, many with a history of poor behavior. Yet after a few years with the school they make remarkable gains.

• 100% of eighth graders passed the NYS Science Test.
• 100% of eighth graders passed the NYS Math Test, ranking Harlem Village Academy #1 of all open-enrollment public schools in New York State.
• Over 90% of eighth graders passed the NYS English Test.
• 96% of eighth graders passed the NYS Social Studies Test.
• 100% of high school students passed the Integrated Algebra Regents exam.

In addition to its remarkable, consistent track record of educational excellence, Harlem Village Academies has an exceptionally committed Board of Directors and an extraordinary group of supporters including some of the country’s most prominent and influential leaders in business, finance, real estate and media. Harlem Village Academies is regularly featured in New York and national media and serves as a model for schools across the United States. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg calls Harlem Village Academies “a model of excellence” and “the poster child for this country.”
THE OPPORTUNITY
Harlem Village Academies Summer Interns will tutor and mentor high school students with particular emphasis on preparing students for the SAT this fall. This is a unique opportunity for talented college students to have a direct impact on our students’ futures while gaining experience in urban education. This summer internship will be particularly valuable for anyone considering work in education reform after college, especially with programs such as Teach for America.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• One-on-one tutoring/mentoring of seniors with a particular emphasis on preparing students for the SAT
• Assist school leadership with summer program planning and administration
• Fulfill other essential tasks as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
• Studying toward a Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong content knowledge in 11th-12th grade high school courses and the SATs
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and detail- and deadline-oriented.
• Fine tuned analytical skills with strengths in attention to detail, problem solving, and logical reasoning.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an ability to communicate to various constituencies and work effectively with a variety of staff at all levels within the organization.
• Strong team player, with willingness to be hands-on and do whatever it takes to support the success of Harlem Village Academies
ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All staff members are expected to be committed to the mission, vision and values of Harlem Village Academies, have a positive and professional attitude, exhibit a very strong work ethic (including a willingness to go above and beyond) and an inner drive for personal and professional excellence, and demonstrate the willingness and ability to work within an entrepreneurial and results-driven environment.
Application instructions:

TO APPLY
Applications should include a cover letter describing your interest, qualifications, and how you learned of the position. Resumes and cover letters will be reviewed as received. Please e-mail all applications to resumes@harlemvillage.org, subject line: “Summer Intern.”

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Harlem Village Academies needs a summer intern -paid; New York, NY.