Internship & Job Links for Education

Are you planning a career in education? Whether you’re pursuing a degree in elementary, secondary, special education, or subject-specific teaching, internships and experiential opportunities can give you a head start. These programs offer hands-on classroom experience, leadership development, and exposure to educational policy, curriculum design, and community impact.

Use these resources to:

  • Gain classroom or school-based experience before student teaching
  • Explore educational equity, literacy, and nonprofit education work
  • Build skills in leadership, mentoring, and curriculum support
  • Connect with national and local organizations that support future educators

👉 Don’t forget to check Handshake for internships and part-time education roles curated for Augustana students!

Classroom-Based Internships & Fellowships

  • Breakthrough Collaborative
    Paid summer teaching fellowships for college students in middle school classrooms—focuses on education equity and instructional leadership.
  • Urban Teachers Summer Institute
    Prepares aspiring teachers with exposure to urban classrooms and education justice issues. Fellows gain hands-on experience and mentorship.
  • TNTP Teaching Fellows (The New Teacher Project)
    For students nearing graduation. Prepares and certifies individuals to teach in high-need schools across the country.
  • Generation Teach
    A summer teaching fellowship that offers college students extensive training and experience in middle school classrooms. Focus on social-emotional learning and inclusivity.
  • [Teacher Pathway Programs – Local School Districts]
    Many school districts offer early teaching internships, summer mentorships, or paraprofessional-to-teacher pipeline programs. Check your local or regional education agency’s site.

Education Nonprofits & Literacy Programs

  • Reading Partners
    College students can serve as volunteer literacy tutors or summer interns to help students improve reading skills in underserved communities.
  • Jumpstart for Young Children
    A national early education organization that trains college students to support preschool literacy through AmeriCorps.
  • 826 National
    Intern at one of several centers offering creative writing and literacy programs to K-12 students. Great for future English/Language Arts teachers.
  • BELLXcel (formerly BELL Summer Program)
    Offers summer and after-school enrichment programs with leadership roles for aspiring teachers and youth developers.
  • Horizons National
    Provides enriching, project-based learning experiences for students in underserved communities. College students serve as teaching assistants or classroom leads during the summer.

Education Policy, Leadership & Advocacy