Teaching Tomorrow Internship
About the Teaching Tomorrow Internship Program
The Teaching Tomorrow internship program is designed for youth attending high school in Seattle who are interested in educational justice, have a passion for interacting with children, and desire to connect their classroom knowledge with practical experience in early childhood programs.
Program Overview
Teaching Tomorrow is an eight-month internship that unites teens from diverse communities in Seattle. Youth are offered compensated, guided internships through culturally-responsive mentorship provided by UW faculty, staff and current students from the Early Childhood and Family Studies program. The program aims to provide a highly impactful and engaging experience, serving as a vital link to meaningful connections with community professionals.
Students participate in professional development workshops that build relevant skills and support informed decision-making about future careers in early childhood education. Students also have the opportunity to earn high school credit and complete district-required service learning hours, all while exploring their interests and engaging with their community.
Program Details
Application opens November 1, 2024 and closes December 30, 2024
Paid Internship: $20 per hour will be paid to all accepted student participants, on a regular pay schedule.
Start Date: January 2025
End Date: August 2025
Placement: Hoa Mai Preschool and Denise Louie Education Center
School Year Schedule, January-August 2025
Hours:Monday-Friday, 3:45pm-5:45pm
Average Hours: 6 hours per week
Summer Schedule, July-August 2025
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Average Hours: 30 hours per week
Why Become a Teaching Tomorrow Intern
How to Apply
Fifteen internship positions are available. Applications should be completed using the electronic forms linked below.
For students and families: The internship application includes demographic data, a series of short answer questions, and the submission of one reference.
All applicants will receive an email confirming that we've received their application. The internship team will then review the applications and choose students for interviews in December. Internship training will begin in January. 2025.
Applications Open November 1, 2024
The application deadline is December 30, 2024. If you don't get an internship this year, we encourage you to apply again when the next cohort opens.
QUESTIONS ABOUT INTERNSHIPS?
Have additional questions? Send us an email at internshipsCL@uw.edu.
Candid Careers Video
Watch a video from Candid Careers, a University of Washington Career and Internship website, to learn what it takes to be a teacher.
2024-2025 Internship Partners
Ballmer Group
Ballmer Group is committed to improving economic mobility for children and families in the United States. We fund leaders and organizations that have demonstrated the ability to reshape opportunity and reduce systemic inequities.
For more information about Ballmer Group, visit www.ballmergroup.org.
Hoa Mai Vietnamese Bilingual Preschool
Hoa Mai is a high quality, culturally relevant child care program, located in Southeast Seattle, and a chapter of Sound Child Care Solutions. (SCCS). Hoa Mai is the first Vietnamese-English dual-language child development center in the Northwest. We’re committed to high quality outcomes and child-centered learning.
For more information about Hoa Mai Preschool, visit www.hoamaipreschool.org .
Denise Louie Education Center
Denise Louie Education Center’s mission is to promote school and life readiness by providing multicultural preschool, early learning, and child care services to children and families, especially those who need our services the most. Denise Louie Education Center prioritizes the needs of the families we serve. We respect and preserve each child and family’s individuality, cultural heritage, and home language. We promote personal and social responsibility with integrity and love in an environment defined by social justice and peace.
For more information about Hoa Mai Preschool, visit www.deniselouie.org.