2026 Fall Internship

TITLE: High School Intern

CLASSIFICATION: PART-TIME, UNPAID

REPORTS TO: Principal

DURATION: FALL 2026 (through December 2026)

School Overview:

• Since 1912, God has been calling his people together
• here in South Holland to intentionally love and learn together with a deep hope for the world in which we live.

Mission: Calvin Christian School exists to educate God's children to boldly follow Christ for kingdom service.

Vision: We are a diverse group of Christians working together to help children achieve academic excellence and grow in faith in order to answer God’s call to transform the world.

Intern Brief:

Calvin Christian School is excited to partner with High School Programs to offer an internship experience. This position is designed to provide hands-on, real-world experience supporting the school’s academic programming.

Responsibilities:

Support students in the classroom that is assigned

Support students and teachers at recess and/or lunch duties

Learn more about student/child development to prepare students for their next academic supports

Be proactive in supporting teachers in the classroom

Disposition:

Love for God and his children

Punctual and reliable

Display passion, energy, and enthusiasm for tasks

Maintain a positive team atmosphere and develop colleagueships with fellow staff

Uphold, stand by, and exemplify the school’s mission

Appropriately dressed, well-groomed and neat

Perform daily tasks and responsibilities with integrity

Responsibilities of the Intern:

Complete required internship hours

Be punctual

Behave in a professional manner

Demonstrate ability to work with others

Demonstrate willingness to ask for help and guidance

Respond well to constructive feedback

Be directly accountable to the on-site supervisor for actions and behavior while on-site

Abide by the rules, regulations, and policies of the placement agency/organization. This is particularly important for confidentiality and ethical conduct.

Internship Objectives:

Gain hands-on experience with students.

Develop problem-solving skills and support students with conflict resolution skills on the playground.

Strengthen collaboration and communication skills while working teaching staff.

Daily Responsibilities:

Be in assigned classroom, at assigned time.

Maintain a friendly and positive attitude toward students, parents, staff and administration

Treat all children with dignity and respect, showing love and patience at all times

Provide support to staff in any way that might be needed

Pay and Benefits:

This is an unpaid internship

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 20 lbs

Ability to stand and walk frequently during shift

Understand the speech of another person.

Speak clearly so listeners can understand.

Travel Requirements

None.

Working Conditions

Work is performed at the school.

Employment Notices/Disclosures

Equal Employment Opportunity

Calvin Christian School is open to students from homes where Christ is honored and served. No discrimination on the basis of race, sex, or national origin is made in the admission of students or the employment of staff.

Background Check Requirement

Final candidates will be required to complete a background check, consistent with applicable laws.

Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Notice

Calvin Christian School will ensure that all background checks are conducted in compliance with all applicable federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all other applicable laws and regulations. The information that can be collected from previous employers and other sources will be limited to that which is lawful and job-related.