Summer Internship Opportunity

Summer 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: May 26th, 2025 - August 22nd (can be flexible depending on school schedules)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM, option for part-time available
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 summer 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 special 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 school/camp day.

Qualifications:

• Current college student or pre-professional interested in pursuing a degree in