About the role
Applied Teaching Internship Gain real teaching experience through daily practice, not observation. Who this is for: Education majors or anyone considering a future in teaching or working in classrooms. Step into the role of a teacher – before you have your own classroom.
At Wawenock, you won't just observe – you'll actively teach, mentor, and guide children every day. Living and working closely with students, you'll design lessons, support individual learning needs, and build meaningful relationships that allow you to see real growth over time. What you'll gain: Daily, hands-on teaching experience in activity areas you lead Practice lesson planning, classroom management, and differentiated instruction Skills in giving feedback, goal-setting, and tracking individual progress
Experience building relationships with students across multiple settings Training in social-emotional learning and inclusive teaching practices Mentorship from experienced educators, grounded in established educational principles and ongoing feedback Why it matters for your future: You won't be observing from the back of the room – you'll be leading, adapting, and teaching in real time. You'll leave with concrete examples of lesson planning, classroom management, and student growth to carry into student teaching and beyond.