Work-Based Learning Pathway to Education: Teaching Internship Application

The New College funded teaching internships will be located at schools within the School District of Manatee County (K-12), Sarasota County Schools (K-12), or the Dreamers Academy (Spanish Immersion Charter School) (K-5th grade).

In partnership with high-quality local K-12 schools, New College of Florida is proud to offer work-based learning opportunities in education through a paid teaching internship at one of our partner schools. The teaching internships will prepare students to pursue full-time teaching positions in private schools, early childhood, or alternative (temporary) certification routes.

TEACHING INTERNSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

These internships are open to qualified New College students who have completed:

Two years of postsecondary education (AA or at least third/junior year standing) and are currently in good academic standing.
At least one relevant New College course (1 unit/4 credit hours) related to teaching, pedagogy, and/or learning.

Students must submit this application form by Friday, November 1, 2024 to indicate placement preferences* and interest in a Spring 2025 internship.

*Your internship placement preferences are not guaranteed.

Full Name*

First NameLast Name

NCF Email*

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Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Declared or Provisional Area of Concentration*

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

In addition to 120 on-site internship hours to satisfy New College for-credit internship requirements, students will also be expected to:

Design, deliver, and assess student learning for at least one lesson plan to gain experience with classroom instruction under the supervision of a certified/qualified teacher.
Collaborate with the teaching supervisor on classroom management strategy to advance the intern’s skills necessary to foster an effective learning environment.
Increase familiarity with the professional behavioral expectations, work environment, and required job duties of a full-time teacher through observation and reflection (e.g., supporting diverse learners, administering tests, navigating parent/family dynamics, co-teaching, managing physical space/assets, instructional technology).
Develop and articulate a teaching philosophy as part of a teaching portfolio, delivered to the New College faculty sponsor at the end of supervised practice to demonstrate professional development and self-awareness gained.

Please initial below that you have read and understand the expected learning outcomes for the teaching internship.*

FOR-CREDIT TEACHING INTERNSHIP

The New College teaching internship is expected to be completed for academic credit. As such, if you are placed in an internship, you will need to:

Add this internship as a tutorial on your contract
Report your internship in Handshake
Complete 120 on-site internship hours

You can reference instructions here - https://www.ncf.edu/ceo/students/internships/.

Students will be assigned a faculty sponsor for these internships.

Please initial below that you have read and understand the for-credit internship expectations.*

Students must demonstrate the following qualifications in order to be eligible for a teaching internship.*

I understand that I must demonstrate the completion of at least two years of postsecondary education (AA or at least third/junior year standing).I understand that I must currently be in good academic standing.I understand that I must have SAT at least one relevant New College course (1 unit/4 credit hours) related to teaching, pedagogy, and/or learning.

Please note the relevant teaching and/or learning course title and professor here.*

Please submit your resume.*

Why are you interested in a teaching internship and how does it relate to your career goals?*

This application form will ask for your teaching internship preferences, which will be considered. However, your top choices are not guaranteed for your final placement. Please initial below that you understand and agree to this statement.*

Please rank your school location preference for the teaching internship.*

	Choice 1	Choice 2	Choice 3
School District of Manatee County (K-12)
Sarasota County Schools (K-12)
Dreamers Academy (K-5th grade)

Please rank your grade level preference for the teaching internship.*

	Choice 1	Choice 2	Choice 3
Elementary (K-5 grades)
Middle School (6-8 grades)
High School (9-12 grades)

If you selected middle or high school, please rank your subject area preference for the teaching internship.

	Choice 1	Choice 2	Choice 3	Choice 4	Choice 5
English
History
Math
Science
Visual Arts
Theater/Dance
Music
TESOL or Foreign Language
Disability/Special Education

If you are interested in a subject area that is not listed above, please note it here.

Thank you for completing the New College of Florida Work-Based Learning in Education: Teaching Internship Application!

You will be contacted to setup a 30-minute interview with CEO staff to learn more.