Moral Focus, Social Studies, Science, and Educational Technology Curriculum & Instruction Intern

Are you interested in an internship that provides a unique perspective to the education field? Join National Heritage Academies (NHA) this summer as a Moral Focus, Science, Social Studies, and Education Technology Intern!

This is a paid in-person internship in our Grand Rapids Service Center office. The duration of the internship is mid-May through early August. Internships are for those enrolled in a college/university program or a recent graduate. For candidates that don’t meet this criteria, please explore our other open positions here. 

About Us:  

NHA is a charter school management company that operates over 100 schools in 9 states. We are committed to our mission of transforming lives by working together to help students build the knowledge, character, and skills they need to succeed. Our goal is for each student to grow as part of a caring community that encourages them to thrive in college, their careers, and in life.  
   
In this role, you will work at our Service Center located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is where all the behind-the-scenes magic happens. Our awesome team members are brag-worthy and work with a diverse group of departments to provide top-level support to our schools. We would like to add you to our NHAmazing team!  Sound good to you?  Keep reading!  

In This Role: 

• This position reports directly to the Moral Focus Team Lead and supports summer curriculum initiatives. 
• Contribute to meaningful work by creating resources for over 4,000 teachers, revising existing projects, and assisting with summer events for leaders and educators. 
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of passionate curriculum and instruction specialists. 
• Currently pursuing a degree in education, curriculum development, educational technology, library science, or another field, and eager to explore a new and exciting opportunity.
• Highly enthusiastic and comfortable engaging with new people to promote NHA as a great place to learn and work.
• Proficient in using technology to remain productive and efficient; experienced with platforms such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and other online tools, and able to quickly learn new technologies as needed.
• Demonstrates strong initiative, flexibility, and a high level of energy, with a genuine desire to learn and achieve results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate effectively one-on-one and in small group settings.
• Results-driven and self-motivated, capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team, while leveraging resources effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

Qualifications: 

• Currently pursuing a degree in education, curriculum development, educational technology, library science, or another field, and eager to explore a new and exciting opportunity.
• Highly enthusiastic and comfortable engaging with new people to promote NHA as a great place to learn and work.
• Proficient in using technology to remain productive and efficient; experienced with platforms such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and other online tools, and able to quickly learn new technologies as needed.
• Demonstrates strong initiative, flexibility, and a high level of energy, with a genuine desire to learn and achieve results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate effectively one-on-one and in small group settings.
• Results-driven and self-motivated, capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team, while leveraging resources effectively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

What We Offer You:  

• 40 hours/week 
• Onsite Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm   
• $15.50/hour
• Scheduled events and meetings with company leaders!   
• Formal program to help you grow professionally!  
• Opportunity to share in a formal presentation your internship work.