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Education CPT roles span K-12 classrooms, tutoring centers, curriculum development teams, and educational nonprofits. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, and the work must integrate directly with your degree program. Most Education employers don't file visa paperwork for CPT, so your I-20 authorization is your work credential.
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As part of the student's educational and training program, the student will complete relevant coursework and be embedded with a mentor teacher at The Acorn School for scheduled career-based learning hours. At the childcare center, the student will work alongside qualified early childhood educators and staff to learn about child development, classroom practices, professional responsibilities, and careers in education.
The student serves in a supporting and learning capacity and will perform assigned activities under the direction and supervision of designated early education professionals. The student will not independently assume responsibility for the supervision, safety, or care of children.
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
Essential Learning Experiences and Responsibilities
Under appropriate supervision and consistent with the student's training, experience, and applicable program and facility requirements, the student may:
- Assist teachers and early childhood professionals with age-appropriate classroom activities, learning experiences, and daily routines.
- Help prepare classroom materials, learning centers, educational activities, and supplies.
- Assist with classroom organization, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining a welcoming and safe learning environment.
- Observe experienced educators and learn effective strategies for classroom management, positive guidance, child engagement, and developmentally appropriate instruction.
- Support children during classroom transitions, meals or snacks, outdoor activities, and other routine activities when directed and appropriately supervised by center staff.
- Learn to recognize developmental milestones and understand how educators support children's cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and language development.
- Practice effective communication, teamwork, reliability, time management, and other professional workplace skills.
- Attend required orientation, training, coaching, and Career-Based Learning activities.
- Follow the policies and procedures of the Career-Based Learning program, The Acorn School and VCFC.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and protect the privacy and confidentiality of children and families.
- Follow all health, safety, sanitation, emergency, and child-protection procedures applicable to the placement.
- Immediately report concerns involving a child's health, safety, or well-being to the designated supervising staff member in accordance with training and applicable procedures.
- Perform other age-appropriate and educationally relevant duties as assigned by the supervising teacher or center leader.
Supervision and Scope of Responsibility:
Because this position is designed as a student learning experience, the Career-Based Learning Student will work under the supervision and direction of qualified staff at the early education facility.
The student will not be assigned sole or independent responsibility for a classroom or group of children and will not be used as a substitute for required qualified staff where prohibited by applicable licensing requirements, the Career-Based Learning program requirements, or VCFC policy.
The facility supervisor is responsible for determining which activities are appropriate for the individual student based on the student's age, training, demonstrated competency, and applicable requirements.
Schedule and Hours:
This is a part-time Career-Based Learning position requiring less than 30 hours per week.
The student's work schedule will be coordinated among the student, the Career-Based Learning program and VCFC and is intended to complement the student's academic schedule. The student will complete designated coursework as part of the Career-Based Learning program and travel to The Acorn School childcare center for scheduled Career-Based Learning hours.
Work hours must comply with applicable child labor requirements, and the operating needs of VCFC.
Qualifications
The student must:
- Be enrolled in and fully meet eligibility requirements for participation in the Career-Based Learning program.
- Demonstrate an interest in education, early childhood development, teaching, child care, or a related service profession.
- Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, patience, maturity, and a willingness to learn.
- Be able to communicate respectfully and appropriately with children, families, teachers, supervisors, and other employees.
- Follow instructions and accept coaching and feedback from supervising professionals.
- Meet applicable Career-Based Learning program, VCFC, and regulatory requirements for placement in an early education environment.
- Complete any required orientation, training, health documentation, background or eligibility requirements applicable to the student's age and placement.
Knowledge and Skills Developed:
Through this Career-Based Learning experience, the student will have opportunities to develop:
- Understanding of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate educational practices.
- Foundational teaching and classroom-support skills.
- Positive communication and relationship-building skills.
- Understanding of child health, safety, and supervision practices.
- Classroom organization and activity-preparation skills.
- Professional communication and workplace etiquette.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Time management, dependability, and accountability.
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Awareness of professional ethics, confidentiality, and appropriate boundaries.
- Greater understanding of career pathways in early childhood education, K–12 education, and related teaching and service professions.
INTRODUCTION
As part of the student's educational and training program, the student will complete relevant coursework and be embedded with a mentor teacher at The Acorn School for scheduled career-based learning hours. At the childcare center, the student will work alongside qualified early childhood educators and staff to learn about child development, classroom practices, professional responsibilities, and careers in education.
The student serves in a supporting and learning capacity and will perform assigned activities under the direction and supervision of designated early education professionals. The student will not independently assume responsibility for the supervision, safety, or care of children.
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
Essential Learning Experiences and Responsibilities
Under appropriate supervision and consistent with the student's training, experience, and applicable program and facility requirements, the student may:
- Assist teachers and early childhood professionals with age-appropriate classroom activities, learning experiences, and daily routines.
- Help prepare classroom materials, learning centers, educational activities, and supplies.
- Assist with classroom organization, cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining a welcoming and safe learning environment.
- Observe experienced educators and learn effective strategies for classroom management, positive guidance, child engagement, and developmentally appropriate instruction.
- Support children during classroom transitions, meals or snacks, outdoor activities, and other routine activities when directed and appropriately supervised by center staff.
- Learn to recognize developmental milestones and understand how educators support children's cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and language development.
- Practice effective communication, teamwork, reliability, time management, and other professional workplace skills.
- Attend required orientation, training, coaching, and Career-Based Learning activities.
- Follow the policies and procedures of the Career-Based Learning program, The Acorn School and VCFC.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and protect the privacy and confidentiality of children and families.
- Follow all health, safety, sanitation, emergency, and child-protection procedures applicable to the placement.
- Immediately report concerns involving a child's health, safety, or well-being to the designated supervising staff member in accordance with training and applicable procedures.
- Perform other age-appropriate and educationally relevant duties as assigned by the supervising teacher or center leader.
Supervision and Scope of Responsibility:
Because this position is designed as a student learning experience, the Career-Based Learning Student will work under the supervision and direction of qualified staff at the early education facility.
The student will not be assigned sole or independent responsibility for a classroom or group of children and will not be used as a substitute for required qualified staff where prohibited by applicable licensing requirements, the Career-Based Learning program requirements, or VCFC policy.
The facility supervisor is responsible for determining which activities are appropriate for the individual student based on the student's age, training, demonstrated competency, and applicable requirements.
Schedule and Hours:
This is a part-time Career-Based Learning position requiring less than 30 hours per week.
The student's work schedule will be coordinated among the student, the Career-Based Learning program and VCFC and is intended to complement the student's academic schedule. The student will complete designated coursework as part of the Career-Based Learning program and travel to The Acorn School childcare center for scheduled Career-Based Learning hours.
Work hours must comply with applicable child labor requirements, and the operating needs of VCFC.
Qualifications
The student must:
- Be enrolled in and fully meet eligibility requirements for participation in the Career-Based Learning program.
- Demonstrate an interest in education, early childhood development, teaching, child care, or a related service profession.
- Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, patience, maturity, and a willingness to learn.
- Be able to communicate respectfully and appropriately with children, families, teachers, supervisors, and other employees.
- Follow instructions and accept coaching and feedback from supervising professionals.
- Meet applicable Career-Based Learning program, VCFC, and regulatory requirements for placement in an early education environment.
- Complete any required orientation, training, health documentation, background or eligibility requirements applicable to the student's age and placement.
Knowledge and Skills Developed:
Through this Career-Based Learning experience, the student will have opportunities to develop:
- Understanding of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate educational practices.
- Foundational teaching and classroom-support skills.
- Positive communication and relationship-building skills.
- Understanding of child health, safety, and supervision practices.
- Classroom organization and activity-preparation skills.
- Professional communication and workplace etiquette.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Time management, dependability, and accountability.
- Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Awareness of professional ethics, confidentiality, and appropriate boundaries.
- Greater understanding of career pathways in early childhood education, K–12 education, and related teaching and service professions.
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Get Access To All JobsEducation CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does CPT work authorization cover unpaid internships at schools or nonprofits?
Yes, CPT covers both paid and unpaid positions as long as the work is an integral part of your curriculum and your DSO authorizes it. Many Education nonprofits and public schools offer unpaid placements. Your I-20 must list the employer, and the authorization must be in place before your first day regardless of compensation.
Can I do CPT at a K-12 school if I'm enrolled in a graduate Education program?
Yes, as long as your graduate program includes a practicum, fieldwork, or supervised teaching requirement that the K-12 placement satisfies. Your DSO will verify the curriculum connection. Bring documentation from your program coordinator confirming the placement counts toward your degree requirements.
How do I find Education employers who are comfortable hiring F-1 CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate for Education sector roles that include CPT-eligible postings. Employers with prior LCA or E-Verify filing history have already worked with F-1 students and understand the authorization process. University career centers and school district HR departments are also familiar with I-20 documentation requirements.
Does full-time CPT in Education affect my post-graduation OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT of 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of duration, doesn't affect OPT. If your Education role is structured as full-time and runs across multiple semesters, count the total authorized days carefully before accepting. Your DSO can confirm your running total.
What documentation does an Education employer need from me to verify my CPT work authorization?
You provide your valid passport, your current I-20 with the CPT authorization endorsement on page three, and your F-1 visa stamp. The I-20 must list the specific employer and the authorized dates. Employers record these documents for Form I-9 verification. No separate USCIS filing is required from the employer for CPT.