Early Childhood Teacher Internships
Early childhood teacher internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on classroom and curriculum experience, mentorship from working early childhood teachers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Brightpoint, YMCA, and Vanderbilt University among the employers posting roles now.
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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
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 Teacher Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Early Childhood Teacher Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer internships
Large school districts, child development nonprofits, and education companies recruit summer cohorts the preceding fall, often closing applications before winter break. Smaller centers and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Map out your target employers early and check their career pages in September and October.
Build a teaching portfolio before you apply
Early childhood teacher intern candidates stand out with documented proof of practice: lesson plans you designed, child observation write-ups from a practicum, curriculum units tied to developmental frameworks, or family communication samples. Compile these into a portfolio you can link in applications, since hiring teams want evidence of classroom thinking, not just a list of coursework.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or practicum coordinators often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to organizations running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity, combining both channels widens the pool of roles you can realistically reach.
Practice child-centered scenario questions out loud
Early childhood teacher intern screens typically involve scenario or behavioral questions: how you would handle a child in distress, support a child with developmental delays, or communicate a concern to a family. Practice your answers aloud, walking through your reasoning step by step, because interviewers weigh how you think through the situation as much as the conclusion you reach.
Early Childhood Teacher Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an early childhood teacher internship?
Lead with coursework and a teaching portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level, and a documented portfolio of lesson plans, observed classroom activities, or child development case studies gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an early childhood teacher internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For early childhood teacher interns, what drives it most is performance on real classroom and planning work, available headcount on the team, and how early return-offer decisions are made at that organization. Position for it by delivering results, but don't count on it when evaluating the internship.
When should I apply for early childhood teacher internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large school districts and child development organizations recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often wrapping cohorts before spring semester begins. Smaller centers and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and applying as soon as a role fits gives you the best shot.
Are early childhood teacher internships paid?
Most professional early childhood teacher internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by employer size, industry, and location, and listings show it where the employer discloses it. Nonprofit and community-based placements sometimes offer stipends rather than hourly pay, so read each listing carefully to understand the compensation structure before you apply.
What should an early childhood teacher internship resume include?
Lead with projects and coursework, not work history. Include two or three documented experiences, a curriculum unit you designed, a child observation report, or a practicum placement, naming the age group, setting, and any frameworks or assessment tools you used. Link to a teaching portfolio if you have one. Keep the resume to one page.
Can international students get early childhood teacher 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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