Bridge Street School is the only downtown public elementary school in Northampton. We serve a diverse population of students, families, and community members and our location allows for our students to explore Northampton by foot interacting with local community members and organizations providing our students with the experience of getting to know their community. Bridge Street School has approximately 285 PreK-5th grade students.
Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to enriching the lives of our students through education, exploration, creativity, and hands on learning. Bridge Street School has strong support from its families and the local community and has strong partnerships with School Sprouts and Historic Northampton and we work together to provide our students with the opportunity to explore gardening in the fall and spring both on campus and on the grounds of Historic Northampton.
Interns will work with a K-6 grade classroom. Tasks may include, listening to children read, reading to students, helping with independent math and writing work and general support of the classroom faculty.
(source from northamptonschools.org)
Work in small groups to provide 1-on-1 supports
Engage with children in games and educational activities
Support classroom management and organization tasks (ex. making seating charts, labeling, cleaning)
Prepare materials for activities and lessons
Assist with day to day conduct or behaviors in a classroom (support healthy conflict management)
Support students with lessons, activities, specials, lunch or recess
Internship Site
Informational Interview
Good with children
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Able to support classroom planning and lessons
Patience
Kindness or Empathy
Inclusivity and respect for all learners
Basic computer and organizational skills
Familiarity with child development and behavior management
K-6 Educators
Special Education Specialists
Teacher Assistants or ESPs
"Ask questions! Your mentors want you to be as helpful as you can be, and they’re happy to give you constructive feedback, and you’ll learn so much from it! Also, get involved as much as possible/be comfortable, because that is how you get the experience and learn as much as you can." (Intern, '23)
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