Recreational Elementary Education Internship (Fall 2025) -Beverly YMCA
About The Position
A career in education goes far beyond the classroom—and so does this internship. The Recreational Elementary Education Internship is a hands-on opportunity to explore the world of child development through engaging activities like group games, social-emotional skill building, peer modeling, and enrichment programming. Interns will gain valuable experience in curriculum implementation, program management, classroom strategies, and community impact. Interns will complete a final cumulative project designed as part of their learning agreement and present it at the end of the internship experience.
Requirements
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
- Applicants must be attending college or university and seeking experience within a related field of study to be considered for an internship.
- Demonstrated interest in education, social work, childcare, occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis, physical education, recreation, non-profit management, or related field of study.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to work with people of all ages, including experience working with young children.
- Highly motivated, dependable, and flexible.
- Some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position.
- All interns must complete and submit an application to be considered for a position with YNS.
- Interns will partner with hiring manager to submit and complete internship learning agreement submitted to the Director of Operations or Executive Director and HR Office.
- Interns may only participate in one internship paid or unpaid within the YNS organization at a time. Requests for consecutive internships will be reviewed by the intern managers.
Responsibilities
- Participate directly in afterschool programming and model positive behavior
- Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate activities
- Learn and implement classroom management techniques and child safety practices
- Develop communication skills by working closely with staff, students, and families
- Apply best practices in transitions, group engagement, and program flow
- Understand how licensing regulations influence quality and consistency in childcare
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership and discounts on YNS programs and activities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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