Teacher Aide Internship
Are you a college student interested in education, special education, psychology, social work, speech-language pathology, or child development?
Are you looking for a paid, meaningful internship where you’ll gain real classroom experience and make a direct impact on young learners with developmental disabilities?
This Temporary 14‑Week Teacher Aide Internship offers hands‑on learning, mentorship from Intervention Specialists, and the chance to build skills that stand out on a resume, all while earning competitive pay.
Opening:
- Teacher Aide Internship: Temporary 14-week Assignment
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
- Location: Dahlberg Gibson Learning Center in Columbus, Ohio
- Compensation: $17.43 / hour
What You'll Do:
- Assist Intervention Specialists with daily classroom activities.
- Support the implementation of IFSP/IEP goals.
- Gain hands‑on experience observing and supporting developmental progress.
- Interact with children through activities such as puzzles, painting, music, and sensory play.
- Learn best practices in behavior support, classroom safety, and early childhood development.
- Support children with daily routines such as arrival/departure, hand‑washing, tooth‑brushing, toileting, and meals.
- Collaborate with licensed professionals and multidisciplinary team members.
- Adapt to new teaching methods and instructional strategies.
- Step into various classroom roles depending on need, giving you a broad range of experience.
Who Should Apply:
This internship is perfect for student pursuing or exploring majors such as:
- Education / Early Childhood Education
- Special Education
- Psychology
- Child & Family Studies
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Occupational Therapy
- Social Work
- Human Development or related fields
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a high school diploma
- One to three years of experience working with pre-school children, preferably children with disabilities
- Able to lift and carry 30-50 pounds
About: Hattie Larlham is a not-for-profit disability service organization providing care and support to over 1,600 children and adults throughout Ohio. Because we believe life is sacred, Hattie Larlham enhances the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through our commitment to comfort, joy and achievement. Our compassionate and dedicated staff focuses on creating a nurturing environment in which individuals have opportunities to learn, have fun, feel safe, loved, and make choices about what happens in their lives.