Internship - Childrens Services

INTERNSHIP - CHILDREN'S SERVICES We are currently seeking interns for our Community School Program!

Your Role at SARRC The Community School offered by Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center offers high-quality early childhood education for children with and without autism - all in a blended classroom environment. Interns assist with children ages 15 months to 5 years in a preschool setting where they will learn about Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), specifically Pivotal Response Treatment!

This internship is ideal for current or recent college graduates.

Internship Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma and be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Strong verbal and written communication, time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Location SARRC offers placement at any of our three (3) Community School Program locations - placement is dependent upon program need.

Community School Phoenix - 300 N 18th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Community School Scottsdale - 6535 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Community School Tempe - 975 E Warner Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284

Salary Unpaid

Hours Minimum of 10 hours per week; participation in afternoon group supervision meetings every Friday.

Interns are required to commit for the academic semester and/or school year.

Work Environment Candidates must possess the physical ability to perform the following tasks consistently throughout the workday:

• Prolonged Standing & Movement: Ability to stand, walk, and move dynamically around the classroom and playground for extended periods.
• Lifting & Transferring: Ability to safely lift, position, and transfer moderate amounts of weight as needed, and assist in crisis management or transition support.
• Bending, Squatting, Kneeling: Frequent ability to bend, squat, kneel, or sit on the floor to interact with children at their level.

Our Story Established in 1997 by two mothers of children with autism and their developmental pediatrician, SARRC is an internationally recognized nonprofit with a mission to advance research and provide a lifetime of support for individuals with autism and their families. As the state of Arizona’s largest nonprofit serving the autism community, SARRC conducts innovative research, provides evidence-based practices, disseminates effective training, and builds inclusive communities.

If you have interest in any of the following fields, we encourage you to apply: Behavior Analyst, Autism, Social Learning, Social Skills, Developmental Condition, Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Children, ABA, Behavior Therapist, Behavioral Health, Behavior Specialist, ABA Therapist, Childcare, Teacher Assistant, Teacher's aide, Preschool Teacher, SPED Paraprofessional, Youth Program Coordinator, Direct Support Professionals, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Behavioral Health Technician, Babysitting, Mental Health Specialist, Camp Counselor, Coach, Working with Children, Caregiver, Hospice care, Respite Care, Specialist, Therapist, Interventionist, Technician.