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What is a teacher internship and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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Quoted Expert
Dr. Diana Jones
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Teaching internships are available for people who have completed the formal education necessary to become a teacher and need practical experience on the job to be eligible to obtain a teaching certificate. People who are interested in changing their career paths are also common candidates for teaching internships.

Teaching interns work under the supervision of a lead teacher. They prepare materials, create lesson plans, and give classes, usually for small groups of students or in a team with other interns or certified teachers. They correct homework and tests and might come up with alternative ways to evaluate the students' learning progress.

Teaching internships are a great opportunity to learn practical aspects of classroom management and ways to create effective teaching environments. As is usually the case with internships, this is not a paid position, more like a phase in your training process and a prerequisite to taking your teaching certification exam.

What general advice would you give to a Teacher Internship?

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Chair, Department of Kinesiology, Anderson University

General advice: I would encourage graduates to find a mentor who can guide them in their careers, stay on top of the latest technology, not be too hard on themselves, be flexible, be team players, be present, and care about their students.
ScoreTeacher InternshipUS Average
Salary
3.8

Avg. Salary $48,398

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability Level
4.5

Growth Rate 4%

Growth Rate 0.3%

Diversity
9.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.36%

Asian 8.63%

Black or African American 10.13%

Hispanic or Latino 19.28%

Unknown 4.60%

White 56.01%

Gender

female 75.23%

male 24.77%

Age - 45
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 45
Stress Level
4.5

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity Level
5.4

Complexity Level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work Life Balance
10.0

Work Life balance is excellent

6.4 - fair

Teacher Internship career paths

Key steps to become a teacher internship

  1. Explore teacher internship education requirements

    Most common teacher internship degrees

    Bachelor's

    66.2 %

    Associate

    12.5 %

    Master's

    11.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific teacher internship skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Mathematics18.51%
    Classroom Management Strategies12.89%
    Language Arts11.88%
    Professional Development9.82%
    Learning Styles7.45%
  3. Gain additional teacher internship certifications

    Teacher internship certifications can show employers you have a baseline of knowledge expected for the position. Certifications can also make you a more competitive candidate. Even if employers don't require a specific teacher internship certification, having one may help you stand out relative to other applicants.

    The most common certifications for teacher interns include Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL).

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  4. Research teacher internship duties and responsibilities

    • Lead debates with advance students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history.
    • Teach a class ever Friday night on street ministry.
    • Ensure that the class are properly organize for outreach and ministry.
    • Work on word search puzzles and mazes that indicate what the bible say.
  5. Prepare your teacher internship resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your teacher internship resume.

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  6. Apply for teacher internship jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a teacher internship job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average teacher internship salary

The average Teacher Internship salary in the United States is $48,398 per year or $23 per hour. Teacher internship salaries range between $34,000 and $67,000 per year.

Average Teacher Internship Salary
$48,398 Yearly
$23.27 hourly

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Teacher Internship reviews

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2023
Pros

The kids light up my days.

Cons

The demand and low pay. Teachers have families, too.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2022
Pros

You got to work with learners who will love you unconditionally. It gives a great satisfaction to be able to help them. I love learners with Special Needs and I am a Mom of one.

Cons

I can't say, maybe because there is none.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2022
Cons

Administration, observations, being told what to teach and HOW to teach it, expecting us to participate in things we might not want to or have the time for, staff meetings with no substance

Pros

Kids, teaching lessons, co-teachers, hours, weekends off, salary, holidays off, summers off, paid sick and personal days


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Updated January 8, 2025

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