About this role
21C High School Summer Internship - Internal SPS Student ONLY (8-10 Openings) [SY 2025-2026] Job Description & Program Goal: The 21C Educator Internship provides high school students interested in education careers with a full-time summer internship. Interns gain valuable hands-on experience while providing essential support to students at 21st CCLC summer sites. Internship Commitment: The 21C internship is a 5-week summer program. Interns are expected to be available for the duration of the program. Requirements include:
• Attending an internship and assigned program orientation in June.
• Participating in 5 weekly workshop sessions during the internship period.
Internship Requirements:
• Mandatory Orientation: Must attend in June (Tentative: June 24th and/or June 25th, 2026).
• Full Commitment: Must be available for the full 5-week program: July 6th – August 7th, 2026.
• Student Focus: Interested in working with elementary and/or middle school-aged students.
• Eligibility: Current 11th, or 12th grader within Salem Public Schools.
• Paperwork: Must complete all Summer Work Permit requirements.
Preferred Candidates:
• Participated in an OST Internship during the 2025–2026 School Year.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to the full duration of the summer program
• Clear communication skills and willingness to work with young people in a variety of school/ camp based activities
• Interested in a career in education or youth services.
• Prior experience working with young people.
• Application Deadline: Complete 21C Intern Application by May 31st, 2026.
Internship Locations, Dates & Times Program Location Dates & Days Time
Elementary Horace Mann Laboratory School Monday, July 6 – Friday, August 7 (Mon–Fri) 8:00 am – 4:00 pm*
Middle School Collins Middle School Monday, July 6 – Thursday, August 6 (Mon–Thu) 8:00 am – 2:30 pm*
Internship Rate : $16.00 per hour