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.

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👶 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

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📘 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

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🧠 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

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🗣️ 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

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✅ 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