Summer Internship - HS students

Van Sickle Summer Internship 2026

Academic Tutoring / Enrichment Support / Lifeskills Intern / Maintenance

Description:

Work with academic and enrichment teachers to support their summer teaching/ activities and provide additional tutoring to students in need.

Responsibilities depending on the position:

• Academic tutoring.
• Assist with academic organizing and planning.
• Assist with making copies.
• Assist with activity coordination.
• Assist with student work reviews.
• Mobility around the school facility
• Able to go up and down stairs
• Recycling as directed
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Janitorial work
• Ability to follow directions
• Able to work safely with a variety of cleaning supplies

Internship location:
Van Sickle Academy/Field Trip Locations

Expected hours: varies depending on the student's schedule and internship assignments not to exceed 20 hours per week.

Dates:
July 6th – July 30th Monday – Thursday 7:30 – 12:30

If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!

About our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff.

We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management.

Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.