CUSD | Internship | Student Worker | 108 Hours

Compton Unified School District | Student Worker Intern

Employer: Compton Unified School District

Position Title: Student Worker

Department: After School & Summer Programs

Reports To: Summer School Principals and Teachers

Location: On-site

Duration: Approximately 108 hours (June 22, 2026- July 23, 2026)

Monday - Wednesday 8:30am-2:30pm

Thursday 8:30am-12:30pm

Compensation: $17.87

Company Overview

Compton Unified School District (CUSD) serves a diverse community of learners across elementary, middle, and high school campuses. As the district continues to expand technology integration, digital literacy initiatives, and instructional innovation, student workers play a critical role in supporting educational technology, digital learning environments, and campus operations. This program provides students with meaningful work-based learning experiences while supporting district-wide educational technology initiatives.

Job Summary

The Summer Program Student Worker will assist site coordinators, teachers, enrichment instructors, and program staff in supporting daily summer programming activities. Student workers will help supervise students, assist during academic and enrichment activities, support family enrollment and registration processes, prepare program materials, organize supplies, and promote a safe and engaging learning environment.

Student workers will gain hands-on experience in education, public service, business operations, customer service, event coordination, and leadership while exploring future career pathways.

Program Overview

The CTE Summer Program Student Worker will support Compton Unified School District's Summer Learning Programs across 15 elementary and middle school campuses during June and July. Student workers will assist with student supervision, enrichment activities, family engagement, program operations, and administrative support while gaining valuable career readiness and workplace experience.

This position is designed to connect students to Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways while developing leadership, communication, customer service, education, and business administration skills in a professional educational environment.

Learning Objectives

• Develop leadership and teamwork skills in an educational setting.
• Support student engagement during academic and enrichment activities.
• Build professional communication and customer service skills.
• Assist families with enrollment and registration processes.
• Learn basic administrative and office operations.
• Explore careers in education, public service, business, health, arts, and recreation.
• Practice workplace professionalism, responsibility, and accountability.
• Connect workplace experiences to Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways and SkillsUSA.

Key Responsibilities

Student Supervision & Program Support

• Assist staff with supervising students during summer programming.
• Support daily transitions between activities and classrooms.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
• Encourage positive student participation and engagement.

Academic & Enrichment Activity Support

• Assist instructors during ELA (English Language Arts) learning activities.
• Support sports, recreation, yoga, dance, performing arts, and enrichment sessions.
• Help prepare activity materials and learning resources.
• Provide encouragement and assistance to participating students.

Family Engagement & Enrollment Support

• Welcome families and visitors to summer program sites.
• Assist with student registration and enrollment processes.
• Help families complete required forms and documentation.
• Provide general program information to parents and guardians.

Career Exploration & Leadership Development

• Participate in career readiness workshops and workplace learning experiences.
• Explore Career Technical Education pathways and career opportunities.
• Develop professional workplace skills including communication, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Serve as positive role models for younger students.

Supply & Resource Management

• Assist with ordering, organizing, and distributing program supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify staff of needed materials.
• Help prepare classrooms and activity spaces for daily use.

Administrative & Clerical Support

• Prepare materials for daily program operations.
• Assist with attendance tracking and data entry.
• Organize student records and program documentation.
• Support office staff with filing, copying, and administrative projects.

CTE Pathway Alignment

• Arts, Media & Entertainment
• Performing Arts
• Drama
• Performing Artist (Theater)
• Audio Production
• Production and Managerial Arts
• Video Production
• Game Design & Digital Media
• Game Design and Integration
• Game Design and VFX
• Games and Simulation
• Hospitality & Culinary
• Food Services and Hospitality
• Culinary Arts
• Public Service & Health Sciences
• Emergency Response
• Biotechnology
• Engineering, Manufacturing & Construction
• Engineering
• Robotics
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• Aerospace Design
• Construction
• Information Technology
• Software and Systems Development
• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• Networking
• Business & Logistics
• Supply Chain

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Compton Unified School District.
• Preferred Sophomore and Juniors
• Preferred CTE pathway student or rising CTE Pathway student
• Demonstrates responsibility, professionalism, and dependability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in working with children and families.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and peers.

Professional Development Opportunities

• Gain real-world workplace experience.
• Build leadership and communication skills.
• Develop customer service and professional workplace competencies.
• Learn about careers in education, business, public service, and recreation.
• Receive mentorship from educators and program professionals.
• Strengthen college and career readiness skills.
• Develop transferable skills applicable across multiple career pathways.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Student workers will serve at designated elementary and middle school summer program sites throughout Compton Unified School District during June and July. The position includes indoor and outdoor activities, student interaction, program support, and administrative assistance under the supervision of site coordinators and district staff.