Deadline: April 10, 2017 by 11:59 p.m.

For: undergrads and graduate students (U.S. citizens, permanent residents and international)

Our Partnership

The Georgia Tech Pre-Teaching program, which supports Georgia Tech undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni considering careers in K-12 education, has partnered with STE(A)M Truck to create a unique, paid internship opportunity in our local education communities.  STE(A)M Truck is a program of Community Guilds Inc., an Atlanta based non-profit organization, that focuses on delivering an innovative, gap-closing approach to elementary and middle school education.  www.steamtruck.org

What does STE(A)M truck do exactly?

STE(A)M = Science, Technology, Engineering, (Arts), and Mathematics. STE(A)M Truck is a mobile makerspace that offers an experience anchored by a rigorous, experiential learning-based curriculum. The support and collective expertise of the local community is what brings the STE(A)M Truck experience to life.  Adult STE(A)M role models – maker-mentors, STE(A)M designers, and local artists, along with educators in local schools – work closely with young students in Atlanta to tackle real problems, design solutions, and build things. Students learn the design process and develop a sense of self-efficacy as they create their own solutions. Educators also learn and are inspired over the 20-day award winning program.  They leave better-equipped to bring similar instructional concepts and methodologies into their classrooms once the truck pulls out of the parking lot. How cool is that?

How can I become part of this maker community?

Apply to be an intern! 

What will I do as an intern?

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to:

• observe the instructional practices of experienced educators and community experts
• experience an innovative approach to school reform
• collaboratively plan “maker” infused lessons with a team of educators
• assist staff in planning and executing problem-based learning activities
• assist staff in planning and executing professional learning experiences
• set up, implement, supervise, and break down mobile makerspace labs
• develop extension activities
• lead small group and whole class instruction as deemed appropriate
• acquire skills in classroom management under the supervision of an educator
• improve students’ course content mastery
• assess student work and provide feedback to students under supervision
• assist staff in the design of appropriate assessments of student learning
• use backwards design to develop lessons that provide students with a clear path to mastery

What are the eligibility requirements?

• current undergraduate or graduate student at Georgia Tech
• have a 2.0 or higher cumulative G.P.A. when applying and for the entire internship duration
• be in current good academic standing
• have a strong background in mathematics or science; engineering design preferred
• the specific discipline focus of the internship will be dependent upon the selected applicant

Full Internship Details

Please read the full internship description at http://b.gatech.edu/2mTp3Vw before applying. 

More Information

Jason Martin, Executive Director, at jason@steamtruck.org or 404.783.6087

Susan Belmonte, Georgia Tech Pre-Teaching Advisor, at sbelmonte@gatech.edu or 404.385.3494

Application

http://b.gatech.edu/2mAxU25

www.preteaching.gatech.edu/internships