About this role
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. UNPAID INTERNSHIP