📌 Children’s Services Internship Program

Education-Focused Internships (Fall/Winter)

Our Children’s Services Department is seeking motivated, compassionate, and dedicated interns for the Fall/Winter term who are pursuing careers in education and therapeutic services. Interns will gain hands-on experience supporting children with diverse developmental, educational, and therapeutic needs while working alongside licensed and certified professionals.

Interns gain meaningful, hands-on experience in a dynamic children’s services environment while learning directly from dedicated, experienced professionals through ongoing supervision and mentorship. The internship provides valuable exposure to evidence-based educational and therapeutic practices and offers a pathway to fulfill academic internship or fieldwork requirements while building professional skills and confidence for future careers.

👶 Early Childhood Education Intern

Eligibility

Enrolled in an Early Childhood Education program

Key Responsibilities

Support classroom instruction for young children
Assist teachers with lesson preparation and engaging learning activities
Promote children’s social, emotional, and developmental growth
Observe and support individualized learning plans

📘 Special Education Intern (Pre-K–4)

Eligibility

Enrolled in a Special Education Pre-K–4 program

Key Responsibilities

Assist special education teachers in inclusive and specialized classrooms
Support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
Help implement instructional and behavioral strategies
Observe assessments and progress monitoring

🧠 Occupational Therapy / Physical Therapy Intern (OT/PT)

Eligibility

Enrolled in an accredited OT or PT program, recognized by:
- Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
- Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

Key Responsibilities

Assist licensed therapists during therapy sessions
Support therapeutic activities and exercises
Help document progress and prepare therapy materials
Observe evaluations and treatment planning

🗣️ Speech & Language Pathology Intern

Eligibility

Enrolled in a Speech-Language Pathology program

Key Responsibilities

Support speech and language therapy sessions
Assist with data collection and documentation
Prepare therapy materials and activities
Observe assessments and intervention strategies

✅ General Internship Requirements

Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program

Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

Strong communication skills and professionalism

Commitment to supporting children and families