RIE Internship Application

RIE Internship Application

Applications will be accepted until the specified deadline. Applications will undergo review and applicants will receive notification of their application status via email according to the outlined timeline. Accepted applicants will be expected to begin their RIE Foundations iterations as soon as opportunity permits. The RIE Internship consists of 3 iterations of the RIE Foundations Theory & Observation Course and may take between 1 to 2 years to complete. Upon successful completion of the Internship phase, candidates will be invited to join the Alliance of RIE Associates.
This application is for those interested in joining the RIE Internship Program to professionally teach others about Magda Gerber’s Educaring Approach. If you need help filling out this form, please contact the RIE Pathways Coordinator or rie@rie.org for assistance.
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What other languages do you speak? Read? Write?*
CV/Resume*

This document should reflect your current and previous educational and professional experience including dates and addresses of employment and schooling.
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Intern Essay*

This essay should describe why becoming a RIE Intern is important to you and include a description of the actions you have taken to deepen your practice of Educaring. 500 words minimum.
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RIE Practicum Final Self-Evaluation*

This is the final self-evaluation you submit to your mentor at the completion of your Practicum.
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RIE Practicum Final Mentor Evaluation*

This is the final evaluation letter all Practicum students receive upon completing their Practicum.
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Are you able to commit to being an Intern in three (3) RIE Foundations classes with at least two (2) different Mentors either in-person or online in the next 1-2 years?*

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Skills, Personal Characteristics and Expectations of the Intern™

Please check each section to confirm that you have read the RIE Intern Program Content and Evaluation Process and understand the content of the course, personal characteristics and expectations of an Intern.
Demonstrates skills and abilities to market a RIE® Foundations: Theory and Observation™ course to individual students, child development programs and related agencies.• Scope of course content and relative activities.• Integrity of the course requirement.• Presentation of the course, i.e., brochures specific to the individual training, flyers, news releases, mailings, follow-up phone calls, personal contact.*

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Demonstrates skills and abilities to organize and prepare for RIE Foundations course as required by each individual course. • Assists in organizing arrangements (when applicable) to include consideration for people with special needs. • Organizes and prepares course materials, including distributing the course outline, handouts and all other related materials. • Communicates with course participants in advance to ensure information regarding the course schedule, required books, pre-training assignments and other pertinent details are available. • Demonstrates skills in the effective use of technology used in the course.*

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Demonstrates skills and abilities to organize and present the RIE Foundations and the Educaring Approach. • Demonstrates a sound working knowledge of child development, specifically in the early stages of infant/toddler development. Has a working knowledge of the various philosophies influencing the early childhood field, i.e., Piaget, Montessori, Erikson, Vygotsky, Steiner and Reggio. • Actively participates in presentation of course content, including informal discussions. • Prepares and presents mini-lectures, discussions, activities to demonstrate a concept or process. • Shows sensitivity to the various learning styles of the individuals enrolled in the course. • Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding to those students whose philosophy and background is different from the Educaring Approach. • Effectively handles any conflicts, arguments and varying points of view among the students to ensure that each point is heard and respected, while protecting the integrity of the Educaring Approach. • Presents course content and materials in a manner consistent with the Educaring Approach, i.e., “the messenger is also the message.” MagdaGerber*

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Demonstrates skills and abilities for evaluating students’ course work. • Provides timely, written responses to the observations and written papers. • Demonstrates ability to provide positive feedback, giving ideas and guidance for further learning.*

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Demonstrates the following personal characteristics: • Sensitivity and respect for all the students. • Works to ensure all students are made to feel a part of the group. • Actively seeks ways to build a cohesive and respectful learning environment. • Demonstrates effective teaching, mentoring, and facilitating skills. • Demonstrates self-confidence and a clear understanding of the Educaring Approach.*

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If you intend to ask for a waiver for the application fee, please do so first before completing and submitting this application. More information can be found on our website or by emailing rie@rie.org.

Application fees are non-refundable.*

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RIE Internship Application

This application is for those interested in joining the RIE Internship Program to professionally teach others about Magda Gerber’s Educaring Approach. If you need help filling out this form, please contact the RIE Pathways Coordinator or rie@rie.org for assistance.

Skills, Personal Characteristics and Expectations of the Intern™

If you intend to ask for a waiver for the application fee, please do so first before completing and submitting this application. More information can be found on our website or by emailing rie@rie.org.