Pathways the Education Internship Application

New College of Florida is proud to offer work-based learning in education through Pathways to Education, a for-credit internship program with three tracks. Each track looks at education from a different level: the individual classroom, the institution, and the system.

Applications are due no later than 11:59 PM on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Spots are limited. Submitting an application does not guarantee a placement, and placement preferences are not guaranteed. Internships include a New College–funded stipend.

The Three Tracks
Track 1: Micro (K-12 Classroom Teaching) Work directly with students in a K-12 classroom under the supervision of a certified teacher. Placements are at partner schools in the School District of Manatee County (K-12), Sarasota County Schools (K-12), or Dreamers Academy, a Spanish immersion charter school (K-5). This track prepares students for full-time teaching in private schools, early childhood settings, or alternative certification routes.

Track 2: Meso (Higher Education & Nontraditional Learning Settings) Support learning outside the K-12 classroom. Placements are either in a functional area on New College's campus or in a nontraditional educational setting.

Campus functional areas may include: The Career Center, Admissions, Student Affairs/Residence Life, etc.
Nontraditional settings may include [e.g., community nonprofits, youth programs, Teen Court of Sarasota, and environmental education].
This track prepares students for careers in student affairs, higher education administration, and community or informal education.

Track 3: Macro (Education Policy & Administration) Examine how education systems are led, funded, and governed. Placements are in school or district administration, education policy, or education-focused organizations [confirm sites]. This track prepares students for careers in educational leadership, policy analysis, and advocacy.

Eligibility
All tracks are open to New College students who have completed:

Two years of postsecondary education (an AA, or at least third-year/junior standing), and are currently in good academic standing; and
At least one relevant New College course (1 unit/4 credit hours) related to teaching, pedagogy, learning, or education, or a high-impact practice that has prepared them for an educational setting (e.g., a prior internship, research, or tutoring/mentoring role).

Priority for interviews and consideration will be given to studwents enrolled in the Pathways to Education Course.

Full Name

First NameLast Name

NCF Email

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Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Declared or Provisional Area of Concentration

Learning Outcomes
Every intern will complete 120 on-site internship hours to meet New College's for-credit internship requirements. All interns will also:

Learn the professional expectations, work environment, and job duties of their setting through observation and reflection.

Develop and articulate a professional philosophy of education as part of a portfolio.

The portfolio is delivered to the New College faculty sponsor at the end of the internship course associated with the track

Track 1 (Micro) interns will also:

Design, deliver, and assess at least one lesson plan under the supervision of a certified or qualified teacher.
Work with their supervising teacher on classroom management strategies that foster an effective learning environment.
Gain exposure to the daily realities of teaching, such as supporting diverse learners, administering assessments, working with families, co-teaching, and using instructional technology.

Track 2 (Meso) interns will also:

Design, deliver, or assess at least one program, workshop, or learning experience for students or community members.

Learn how their office or organization supports learner success and how it connects to the larger institution or community.

Track 3 (Macro) interns will also:

Complete at least one project that analyzes or supports a policy, administrative process, or organizational initiative.
Examine how decisions at the system level shape what happens in classrooms and on campuses.

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

For-Credit Internship Expectations:

Pathways to Education internships are completed for academic credit. If you are placed, you will need to:

Add the internship as a tutorial on your contract.

Report your internship in Symplicity
Complete 120 on-site internship hours.

Instructions are at https://www.ncf.edu/ceo/students/internships/

Every intern will be assigned a New College faculty sponsor

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.

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

Please submit your resume.

Why are you interested in a Pathways to Education internship, and how does your top-ranked track relate to your career goals?

This application form will ask for your 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.

Rows	Choice 1	Choice 2	Choice 3
Micro: K-12 Classroom Teaching
Meso (Higher Education & Nontraditional Learning Settings)
Macro (Education Policy & Administration

Please specify the area in which you are interested in interning in such as grade level preference for the classroom teaching

Thank you for applying to the Pathways to Education Internship Program!

We have received your application for Spring 2027. Because spots are limited, applications will be reviewed after the November 13, 2026 deadline. Selected applicants will be contacted to schedule a 30-minute interview with Career Center staff.

Questions? Book an appointment through the NCF portal through Symplicity.

or contact Sam Carmer at 941-487-5002 / scarmer@ncf.edu

Pathways to Education Internship Application — Spring 2027