Position Reports to: Director of Talent

Start Date: June 1st - July 17th

Hours: 7:30am - 4:00pm/ 8:00am-4:30pm (schedule varies)

Compensation: $25/hour

About Us:

As one of the highest performing charter networks in New York City, Classical Charter Schools is having a meaningful impact on education in the South Bronx. Recognized as five-time National Blue Ribbon Award-Winning network, Classical Charter Schools outperforms 97% of New York charters by providing a transformative education through a classical curriculum focused on art, music, Latin, debate and character education.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employees and applicants will be treated in all respects on basis of merit and qualifications without regards to their race, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to apply. At Classical, we provide comprehensive health benefits, competitive salaries, and opportunities for growth.

Position Summary:

Classical is excited to be hiring for Summer Interns. This is an opportunity for 4 Juniors (Class of 2027) interested in educational equity to spend 7 weeks at one of the highest performing schools in the country, during our Summer Learning Academy for scholars from Kindergarten to Eighth Grade. Upon successful completion of the internship, high-performing interns will receive an offer to join our prestigious ClassiCorps Teaching Fellowship, to which only 3% of general applicants are admitted annually.

Interns will help prepare the school for Summer Learning Academy, receive training and coaching in instruction and classroom management, participate in all aspects of the school during the day and lead the after-school program focused on inquiry-based learning. Interns will also participate in a number of network wide projects, including enrollment and family engagement, curricular planning, data analysis and school setup. They’ll be exposed to Classical’s approach to:

Instructional planning
Full- and small-group instruction (elementary grades)
Teacher development and coaching
Grading and tracking
Operations
Enrollment and family engagement
Content marketing

Qualifications:

Currently a college Junior (Class of 2027)
Experience working with children

Successful Candidates:

Have an interest education
Show alignment to Classical Charter School’s mission and approach
Exhibit excellent work ethic and organizational skills
Demonstrate application of our core values: Accountability, Innovation, Professionalism, Rigor, Tenacity, Transparency, and Urgency

$25 - $25 an hour

This is an hourly position. Interns will earn $25/hour.

At Classical Charter Schools, we believe great schools are built by thoughtful, dedicated educators and staff. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and grow with us. Classical Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the organization. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

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Summer Internship 2026