Early Childhood Education Internships
Early childhood education internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on classroom and program experience, mentorship from working early childhood educators, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Brightpoint, Vanderbilt University, and Bauer Family Resources among the employers posting roles now.
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Pay Range: $8.66 hourly
Who We are:
At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it.
Essential Functions:
The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list may not be inclusive of all job responsibilities and are subject to change based on business needs with or without notice.
Administrative Support & Information Management
- Complete administrative tasks including copying, organizing resources, entering information into databases, filing documents and referrals, scanning materials, and maintaining organized and functional workspaces.
- Maintain accurate records and support efficient program operations through effective organization and data management.
Client Services Exposure & Professional Learning
- Participate in field shadowing opportunities to observe client care practices, interventions, court/legal proceedings, and other aspects of working with clients.
- Develop understanding of client support services, agency processes, and professional practices through observation and hands-on learning experiences.
Supervision, Confidentiality & Professional Conduct
- Attend weekly individual and group supervision meetings as scheduled.
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism when handling client information.
- Assist with special projects and additional tasks as assigned.
Advanced Skill Duties of Internships May Include
Client Assessment & Case Management
- Engage with clients and assess needs related to personal and family adjustment, finances, employment, food, clothing, housing, health, and other life challenges.
- Gather and evaluate relevant information, including medical, psychological, social, employment, and educational factors, to understand client circumstances and strengths.
- Assess client eligibility for financial assistance and other supportive services.
- Develop, review, and monitor service plans with clients to evaluate progress, service effectiveness, and ongoing needs.
- Maintain accurate client records and prepare reports in accordance with agency policies.
Family Support & Intervention Services
- Encourage client self-sufficiency by supporting independence, confidence, and personal growth.
- Provide crisis intervention and teach skills that promote family stability, safety, and well-being.
- Provide transportation support to clients as needed.
- Adapt work schedules, including evenings and weekends, to meet family service needs.
Resource Coordination & Community Collaboration
- Connect clients with community resources, supportive services, and partner organizations.
- Maintain communication with referral sources, collateral contacts, and other service providers.
- Access, document, and maintain current information related to client and community resources.
- Facilitate inter-agency and intra-agency collaboration to support the Bauer Family Resources mission.
Documentation, Professional Practice & Program Participation
- Complete required direct service hours in accordance with internship or program standards.
- Participate in case conferences and provide court testimony as appropriate.
- Maintain professional communication, ethical standards, and confidentiality when working with clients and community partners.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass routine background checks.
Education/Certification/Licensure:
Internship opportunities are available to students attending an accredited college or university.
Physical Requirements:
To accomplish the essential functions of the position, one must be physically able to operate or work with computers, calculators, reference books, computer software applications, phones, and other standard office equipment. The physical activities of the position include talking, reaching, grasping, light lifting, bending, squatting, and other repetitive motions.
Our Workplace Culture:
At Bauer Family Resources, every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience.
Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality.
Internship opportunities are available in various programs of the agency, including working with infants and young children, youth, and families. This includes providing home-based case management and skill building to families at risk and/or involved with the Department of Child Services; working with youth in an after school program promoting the 40 Developmental Assets; working with the schools and juvenile justice system in preventing further disciplinary action and punitive sanctions, and providing comprehensive educational experiences for children and their parents that promote the growth and development of each individual child.
Internship opportunities are available to students attending an accredited college or university.
Bauer Family Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer.
Bauer Family Resources is a Drug-Free Workplace
Job Title: Intern
Pay Range: $8.66 hourly
Who We are:
At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it.
Essential Functions:
The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list may not be inclusive of all job responsibilities and are subject to change based on business needs with or without notice.
Administrative Support & Information Management
- Complete administrative tasks including copying, organizing resources, entering information into databases, filing documents and referrals, scanning materials, and maintaining organized and functional workspaces.
- Maintain accurate records and support efficient program operations through effective organization and data management.
Client Services Exposure & Professional Learning
- Participate in field shadowing opportunities to observe client care practices, interventions, court/legal proceedings, and other aspects of working with clients.
- Develop understanding of client support services, agency processes, and professional practices through observation and hands-on learning experiences.
Supervision, Confidentiality & Professional Conduct
- Attend weekly individual and group supervision meetings as scheduled.
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism when handling client information.
- Assist with special projects and additional tasks as assigned.
Advanced Skill Duties of Internships May Include
Client Assessment & Case Management
- Engage with clients and assess needs related to personal and family adjustment, finances, employment, food, clothing, housing, health, and other life challenges.
- Gather and evaluate relevant information, including medical, psychological, social, employment, and educational factors, to understand client circumstances and strengths.
- Assess client eligibility for financial assistance and other supportive services.
- Develop, review, and monitor service plans with clients to evaluate progress, service effectiveness, and ongoing needs.
- Maintain accurate client records and prepare reports in accordance with agency policies.
Family Support & Intervention Services
- Encourage client self-sufficiency by supporting independence, confidence, and personal growth.
- Provide crisis intervention and teach skills that promote family stability, safety, and well-being.
- Provide transportation support to clients as needed.
- Adapt work schedules, including evenings and weekends, to meet family service needs.
Resource Coordination & Community Collaboration
- Connect clients with community resources, supportive services, and partner organizations.
- Maintain communication with referral sources, collateral contacts, and other service providers.
- Access, document, and maintain current information related to client and community resources.
- Facilitate inter-agency and intra-agency collaboration to support the Bauer Family Resources mission.
Documentation, Professional Practice & Program Participation
- Complete required direct service hours in accordance with internship or program standards.
- Participate in case conferences and provide court testimony as appropriate.
- Maintain professional communication, ethical standards, and confidentiality when working with clients and community partners.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass routine background checks.
Education/Certification/Licensure:
Internship opportunities are available to students attending an accredited college or university.
Physical Requirements:
To accomplish the essential functions of the position, one must be physically able to operate or work with computers, calculators, reference books, computer software applications, phones, and other standard office equipment. The physical activities of the position include talking, reaching, grasping, light lifting, bending, squatting, and other repetitive motions.
Our Workplace Culture:
At Bauer Family Resources, every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience.
Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality.
Internship opportunities are available in various programs of the agency, including working with infants and young children, youth, and families. This includes providing home-based case management and skill building to families at risk and/or involved with the Department of Child Services; working with youth in an after school program promoting the 40 Developmental Assets; working with the schools and juvenile justice system in preventing further disciplinary action and punitive sanctions, and providing comprehensive educational experiences for children and their parents that promote the growth and development of each individual child.
Internship opportunities are available to students attending an accredited college or university.
Bauer Family Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer.
Bauer Family Resources is a Drug-Free Workplace
Early Childhood Education Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Early Childhood Education Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think you need to
Large school districts, childcare networks, and national education nonprofits recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing cohorts before spring semester starts. Smaller organizations and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Checking listings now and applying as soon as a role fits your schedule puts you ahead of most candidates.
Build a portfolio before you send your first application
Hiring teams for early childhood education interns expect limited work history and look for proof of readiness instead. Document two or three projects, such as a lesson plan sequence, a child development observation report, or a family engagement program you helped design, noting the frameworks you applied and linking to any viewable materials.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and your professors and career center staff often know which organizations recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller childcare centers, school districts, and education nonprofits running their own cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you can reach.
Practice the early childhood education intern interview out loud
Early childhood education intern screens typically include scenario-based questions about handling classroom situations, supporting children with different developmental needs, and communicating with families. Practice answering these out loud, explaining your reasoning as you go, because interviewers weigh how you think through a situation as much as the answer you land on.
Early Childhood Education Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an early childhood education internship?
Lead with coursework and documented projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at this stage. A portfolio showing lesson plans you designed, curriculum projects, or child development case studies gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to programs you have researched, and attend campus career fairs where early childhood education recruiters often move faster with students they meet in person.
Can an early childhood education internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for early childhood education interns is consistent performance on real classroom or program work, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself by doing strong work and asking about the return-offer process, without counting on it as a certainty.
When should I apply for early childhood education internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large school districts, childcare networks, and nonprofit education organizations recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before spring semester begins. Smaller programs, community organizations, and co-op roles post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role matches your availability gives you the best chance.
Are early childhood education internships paid?
Most professional early childhood education internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by employer size, industry sector, and location, and listings show pay where the employer chooses to disclose it. Nonprofit and government-funded programs may offer stipends rather than hourly wages, so reading each listing carefully helps you understand the full picture before applying.
What should an early childhood education internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented projects showing the specific work you did, such as a curriculum unit you designed, a child observation report, or a family engagement program you helped develop. Name the frameworks or tools used and link to any publicly viewable materials. Add relevant coursework in child development, early learning theory, or special education, and keep the whole document to one page.
Can international students get early childhood education internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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