Education-Focused Internships (Fall/Winter)
Our Children’s Services Department is seeking motivated, compassionate, and dedicated interns for the Fall/Winter term who are pursuing careers in education and therapeutic services. Interns will gain hands-on experience supporting children with diverse developmental, educational, and therapeutic needs while working alongside licensed and certified professionals.
👶 Early Childhood Education Intern
Eligibility
- Enrolled in an Early Childhood Education program
Key Responsibilities
- Support classroom instruction for young children
- Assist teachers with lesson preparation and engaging learning activities
- Promote children’s social, emotional, and developmental growth
- Observe and support individualized learning plans
Eligibility
- Enrolled in a Special Education Pre-K–4 program
Key Responsibilities
- Assist special education teachers in inclusive and specialized classrooms
- Support students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Help implement instructional and behavioral strategies
- Observe assessments and progress monitoring
Eligibility
- Enrolled in an accredited OT or PT program, recognized by:
- Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)
- Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Key Responsibilities
- Assist licensed therapists during therapy sessions
- Support therapeutic activities and exercises
- Help document progress and prepare therapy materials
- Observe evaluations and treatment planning
Eligibility
- Enrolled in a Speech-Language Pathology program
Key Responsibilities
- Support speech and language therapy sessions
- Assist with data collection and documentation
- Prepare therapy materials and activities
- Observe assessments and intervention strategies
Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
Strong communication skills and professionalism
Commitment to supporting children and families
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in an Early Childhood Education, Special Education Pre-K–4, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, or other relevant undergraduate or graduate program
- OT or PT students must be enrolled in an accredited program recognized by ACOTE or CAPTE
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
- Strong communication skills and professionalism
- Commitment to supporting children and families
What We Do
A 501(c)(3) non-profit, SPIN (Special People in Northeast) is a leading provider of supports for children and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disability in Greater Philadelphia and the Lehigh Valley. SPIN also provides high-quality, early childhood education for children of all abilities. Headquartered in Northeast Philadelphia, we've been named a Top Workplace for eight consecutive years by Philly.com with over 1,100 employees. We've also been named an Autism Center for Excellence by Community Behavioral Health. For more information, visit www.spininc.org or Facebook.com/SPINInc
