Fall Internship Opportunity at Includ(Ed)

Fall Internship Opportunity at Includ(Ed)

Gain Hands-On Experience in OT, PT, Speech, Music Therapy, Early Childhood Education, and Special Education

Location : Includ(Ed) - Pacific Beach, San Diego

Dates : October 6th, 2025 - December 19th, 2025 (flexible depending on school schedules)

Hours : Monday-Friday, 9-3 (partial days, full days, 2 days, 3 days, 5 days available- we work with your school schedule!)

Compensation : This is an unpaid internship

About Includ(Ed)

Includ(Ed) is a non-profit, early intervention-focused, full-time preschool that provides high-quality, inclusive education for children with and without disabilities. Our mission is to increase access to quality early childhood education and childcare by fostering an inclusive, relationship-centered, and play-based learning environment.

Internship Overview

This fall internship offers a unique opportunity for college students or pre-professionals pursuing careers in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Music Therapy, Early Childhood Education, or Special Education. Interns will gain hands-on experience working with children aged 0-5, support classroom activities, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of educators and therapists.

You'll be paired with a mentor from your field of interest, offering personalized guidance, professional insights, and opportunities to shadow therapy sessions and classroom interventions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support teachers and therapists in implementing inclusive, play-based learning activities.
• Assist with individual and small-group interventions, including speech, OT, and music therapy sessions.
• Engage children in developmentally appropriate play and learning experiences.
• Help create and organize classroom materials and visual supports.
• Participate in staff meetings and contribute to discussions around child development and inclusion practices.
• Collaborate with therapists and educators to observe and learn therapeutic techniques and teaching strategies.
• Support children with and without disabilities in accessing the preschool day.

Qualifications :

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How to Apply :

To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your field of interest and availability to jobs@includedsd.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a final deadline of Sept 26th, 2025 at 11 : 59 PM.

Don't miss this opportunity to grow your skills, make a difference, and gain valuable experience in the field of early intervention and inclusive education!