Stipend – P-Tech Paid Internship (2026-2027 SY)

Norwalk Public Schools; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 8,928 - 13,392; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Norwalk Public Schools invites eligible high school students enrolled in Teaching Methods to join a structured internship at P-Tech High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The Student Teaching Intern will gain hands-on experience in classroom instruction, student engagement, and educational practices under supervision, supporting teachers and learners throughout the semester.

The program emphasizes developing communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, along with understanding lesson

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Teaching Methods or related education course.
• Good academic standing and consistent school attendance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in teaching, education, or working with students.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain professionalism in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervising teacher with daily classroom activities and lesson preparation.
• Support small group instruction and individual student learning as directed.
• Observe and reflect on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
• Help prepare instructional materials, resources, and classroom displays.
• Provide peer support to students during class activities.
• Participate in feedback sessions with the supervising teacher and/or course instructor.
• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and confidentiality at all times.
• Complete any required reflections, logs, or assignments connected to the Teaching Methods course.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Enrollment in Teaching Methods course

Job description

Stipend – P-Tech Paid Internship (2026-2027 SY)

• Position Type: Intern / Intern / Student Teacher
• Date Posted: 7/6/2026
• Date Available: July 2026

2026-2027 School Year

Stipend – P-Tech Paid Internship (Student Worker)

P-Tech High School

Position Summary: The Student Teaching Intern is a high school student enrolled in a Teaching Methods course who participates in a structured, school-based internship. This role provides hands‑on experience in classroom instruction, student engagement, and educational practices under the supervision of a certified teacher. Interns will support instructional activities, observe teaching strategies, and gradually take on guided responsibilities to build foundational teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the supervising teacher with daily classroom activities and lesson preparation.
• Support small group instruction and individual student learning as directed.
• Observe and reflect on instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
• Help prepare instructional materials, resources, and classroom displays.
• Provide peer support to students during class activities.
• Participate in feedback sessions with the supervising teacher and/or course instructor.
• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and confidentiality at all times.
• Complete any required reflections, logs, or assignments connected to the Teaching Methods course.

Learning Objectives

• Gain practical experience in classroom instruction and educational environments.
• Develop communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Understand lesson planning, student engagement, and differentiated instruction.
• Explore careers in education and related fields.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Teaching Methods or related education course.
• Good academic standing and consistent school attendance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in teaching, education, or working with students.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain professionalism in a school setting.

Supervision

Student interns will report directly to an assigned supervising teacher and will also be supported by the Teaching Methods course instructor or program coordinator.

Work Environment

This position is based within the high school during the regular school day. Interns will work in classrooms and educational settings aligned with their placement.

Duration: January – June (Spring Semester)

• Schedule: Up to three days per week (based on student schedule).
• Salary: This is a stipend‑paid internship. Payment details will be provided by the school or program coordinator and may be distributed on a scheduled basis throughout the internship period.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.