Jackson Street School

Brief Description

Providing guidance and support to help children to participate in and learn from lessons, projects and activities, while helping to maintain a safe and nurturing environment. Role model appropriate behavior by being polite, being positive, and using appropriate language.

Internships at JSS are hands-on with supporting facilitation of class lessons, specifically supporting learning abilities across the spectrum. You'll monitor children, help supervise classrooms and support teachers with lesson/activity facilitation.

Common Job Responsibilities

1-on-1 support with students in reading, writing or math
Helping set up snacks for teachers
Leading students to activities (ex. specials, recess, bus time)
Support teachers with lesson prep or classroom organization

Support with school events (ex. Open House or Field Day)
Support students with lesson engagement
Read with students in small groups

Ways to Partner

Internship Host

Informational Interview

Skills Needed

Experience with building relationships with children
Ability to support with classroom management tasks (ex. seating charts, bulletin boards)

Values Needed

Patience and Empathy
Learner and Student-Centered
Able to lead and be proactive
Inclusive and Compassionate

Knowledge Needed

Familiarity with child development and behavior

Related Career Paths

K-6 Educator
Special Education Specialist
Teacher Assistant or ESP

Advice from Past Interns

“My advice for future interns would be to make the best out of this. It’s truly a gift! Be open to being wrong about what you think you know, and be ready to learn the correct, “new” way to do things. You will get so much out of your internship if you are open to learning new things from new people - even the kids." (Intern, 2023)

Partner's Resources:

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