Teacher Assistant InternAt — Railroad Canyon Elementary School

Opportunity Summary 

This internship offers an immersive teaching experience in a dynamic educational setting, ideal for individuals pursuing a career in education. The intern will support the lead teacher with student supervision, one-on-one instruction, and lesson preparation. Through direct observation and active engagement in instructional strategies, the intern will gain valuable insight into elementary education and effective teaching practices. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship from experienced educators, and make a positive impact within a diverse community of young learners.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

This internship will help students build a strong foundation for navigating the educational field, starting with instructional support, student engagement techniques, and classroom management. Interns will gain: * Practical teaching experience, including how to effectively deliver instructional material that meets diverse learning needs. * Classroom management skills, such as maintaining a positive and proactive learning environment while addressing student behavior effectively. * Communication and collaboration skills, developed through close work with students and mentorship from experienced educators. This opportunity aims to help students build confidence in their teaching abilities and prepare them for future careers in education.

Opportunity Training 

Lake Elsinore Unified School District interns are expected to adhere to all LEUSD Board policies, which are available at any time on the district's website: www.leusd.k12.ca.us. These policies have also been included in the informational packet provided during the volunteer badge process required for campus access. The intern has received an overview of key agreements, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Statement of Understanding, the Declaration of Public Employees as Disaster Service Workers, and the Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace policy. No additional formal training is required for interns to succeed at this site, as they will receive continuous on-the-job training. This included guidance in using classroom equipment, navigating school software, and supporting classroom management. Mandated Reporter training is not required, as interns will remain under direct supervision of a District employee at all times.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

This opportunity does not present any specific safety concerns.

Opportunity Application Instructions 

Applicants are required to complete the Lake Elsinore Unified School District's volunteer process, which includes submitting a Live Scan request form for fingerprinting and providing proof of a current TB test. For questions about the volunteer process, you may call (951) 253-7181 or email Jennifer.Chilton@leusd.k12.ca.us. Once the volunteer process has been approved, please contact the site supervisor with your course learning objectives for review. Qualified candidates will be selected for a 15-minute interview.

Program 
Internship
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
90hours per placement
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing