Children's Education Intern

Education Intern – Children’s Program

Join our team as an Education Intern!

At Latham Centers, Cape Cod’s most innovative human service agency, you’ll grow your career in an inclusive environment with professional training, opportunities for advancement, and a strong benefits package. As an Education Intern in our Children’s Program, you’ll work directly with students with disabilities in both educational and community settings, supporting individualized learning and development. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain meaningful experience while helping students thrive. You will have the opportunity to meet graduation and practicum requirements!

Location: Brewster, MA
Compensation: $20.00 per hour
Schedule: 7:00am-3:00pm

Key Responsibilities:

• In cooperation with Special Education teachers, plan and implement classroom-related activities
• Supervise students during classroom and school-based activities
• Work collaboratively with team members to implement IEP objectives
• Maintain the appearance and organization of the classroom
• Record behavioral progress in individual tracking logs on a daily basis
• Understand and implement the school’s behavior management program

Key Qualities:

• Commitment to the agency mission
• Cooperation, teamwork, and a positive attitude
• Strong behavior management skills, including limit setting
• Ability to anticipate problems and problem-solve effectively
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to provide high-quality service through organization, initiative, and creativity
• Respect for individuals of different abilities, backgrounds, and skills

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to physically intervene in instances of behavior that may jeopardize the safety of students and staff
• Ambulatory ability sufficient to meet physical demands of the role

Latham Centers, Inc. (Latham) provides equal opportunity for all individuals served and employed. Latham does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable law in treatment or employment at Latham, admission or access to Latham, or any other aspect of the programs and activities that Latham operates.