K-5 School Internship: Counseling, Speech, Education & HR

Job Type: Internship

Job Title:

Unpaid Internships – Guidance Counseling, Speech Pathology, Education, and Human Resources

Location:

Southern Avenue Charter Elementary School – Memphis, TN

Southern Avenue Charter Elementary School is a tuition-free, K–5 public charter school serving scholars in Memphis, Tennessee. We are committed to “educating the whole child” by providing a nurturing, academically rigorous environment where every child can excel. Our school values innovation, collaboration, and equity in education, and we welcome the next generation of professionals to join us in making a lasting impact.

We are seeking dedicated, motivated interns who are pursuing careers in Guidance Counseling, Speech Pathology, Education, or Human Resources. These unpaid internship opportunities provide hands‑on experience in a dynamic school setting while working under the supervision of experienced professionals. Interns will gain exposure to the day‑to‑day operations of a charter elementary school and contribute to initiatives that support scholar success, staff development, and organizational effectiveness.

• Guidance Counseling:
  Assist with small group sessions, classroom support, and student engagement initiatives.
• Speech Pathology:
  Observe therapy sessions, assist with materials preparation, and learn best practices for supporting speech/language development in young learners.
• Education (Classroom/Instructional):
  Support teachers with lesson preparation, classroom management, tutoring, and enrichment activities.
• Human Resources:
  Gain exposure to HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee engagement.

• Assist staff in daily tasks and projects aligned with the chosen internship area.
• Observe and shadow professionals to gain practical insight into the field.
• Support the development of instructional materials, counseling resources, or HR documentation.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development sessions or training workshops (when appropriate).
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in Education, Counseling, Speech Pathology, Human Resources, or related field.
• Strong interest in working in a school environment with children and staff.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism.
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and adapt to a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check in compliance with school and state requirements.

• Type:
  Unpaid Internship
• Schedule:
  
  Flexible; part‑time hours to be arranged based on academic requirements and school needs
• Duration:
  Semester‑long or as required by academic program
• Location:
  
  On‑site at Southern Avenue Charter Elementary School (Memphis, TN)

• Hands‑on experience in a professional K–5 school setting
• Mentorship from experienced educators, counselors, HR leaders, and specialists
• Opportunity to fulfill academic practicum or internship requirements
• Exposure to career pathways in education and organizational leadership