Children's Services Internship

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