Choate Rosemary Hall
Teaching Internship
Choate Rosemary Hall is an independent, coeducational secondary school located in Wallingford, CT with a commitment to the pursuit of excellence in all its endeavors. The 400-acre campus is 12 miles north of Yale/New Haven, 27 miles south of Hartford, and a two-hour drive from Boston, Providence or New York.
In 2008, over 500 students from 33 countries and 32 states attended our Summer Programs. Students leave our programs with a better sense of their own talents and with a sense of accomplishment and pride in their academic pursuits. Students come from both public and private schools throughout the world and share a unique and enriching educational and cultural experience with each other and the faculty. We are proud to offer over $425,000 need-based financial aid to students who could not otherwise attend our programs, and our facilities (air-conditioned classrooms, library, dining hall, computer centers) rank among the best of prep schools and rival those at colleges and universities.
The teaching intern program affords college students the opportunity to gain classroom experience under the supervision of a senior teacher. This rewarding experience in an intellectually stimulating, supportive, and engaging, academic community is particularly beneficial for those interested in teaching at a boarding school. we offer 30 - 35 teaching intern positions. The ability to teach in varied subject areas is beneficial and should be noted on the application. The approximate number of interns for each program and discipline are as follows:
Programs:
For High School Students
College Prep Enrichment 14-16 (see disciplines)
English Language Institute (ESL) 3 - 4
Kennedy Institute in Government 1 - 2
Writing Project 1 - 2
For Middle School Students
Open Doors Enrichment 6-8
Math/Science Institute for Girls 2-3
English Language Institute (Middle School) 1-2
Young Writers Workshop 1 - 2
Beginning Writers Workshop 1
Disciplines for middle and high school programs:
English 8 - 10
Fine Arts 1 - 2
Foreign Language 1 - 2
History / Social Sciences 3 - 4
Mathematics / Computer Science 4 - 5
Psychology 1 - 2
Science 4 - 5
Student Activities 1 - 2
Athletics 1 - 2
2009 Program Dates: Wednesday, June 24 - Saturday, August 1, 2009
Teaching Intern duties:
- Assist two different senior teachers in two courses
- Live in a dorm and serve as a house adviser to 8-10 advisees
- Coach in the afternoon athletic program (an hour a day, two days per week)
- Chaperone at least four student activity trips (generally 2 middle school and 2 high school trips).
Compensation: $3,000 for those completing their third year; $3,100 for graduates. Room and Board is provided
Previous Interns: Joseph Lemme '09
Michael Wheeler '08
Elizabeth Bloomer '07
Lila Clark '06
Michael McLaughlin '06
Meaghan McSherry '06
Ashley Seidel '05
Blair Uniake '05
Katie Halleron '03
Joseph Bonilla '02
Caitlin McInerney '02
Kathleen Grammatico '00
Peter Capuano '97
Qualifications:
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in this job.
- Applicants must complete at least their third year of college by summer, 2009. Those having Junior/third year status by way accumulating college credits (through Advanced Placement credits or summer course work) do NOT meet this third year requirement.
- Applicants should have a strong interest in exploring teaching as a potential career - whether in public or private education.
- Having Education as your major is NOT a requirement
To Apply:
- Submit the 2-page, 2008 Teaching Intern Application, including personal and education information, and required responses. The application is available on-line. For those who prefer to print a hard copy, one is available.
- Submit a current, detailed resume addressing work and community service experiences, academic accomplishments, and athletic interests.
- Submit any and all official transcripts, including transfers from another college, summer course work, graduate school, and/or term abroad transcripts. you may submit transcript copies or student-generated transcripts (on-line or paper versions) while waiting for official transcripts to be sent by your school(s). Receiving copies will not hold up the completion or review process, but official transcript(s) are required to formally complete your application.
- Submit two letters of recommendation, at least one of which must be from a college professor who can evaluate your academic work and who can assess your potential as a teacher. Recommendations from employers, clergy, etc. are welcomed. Recommendations may be sent via email, but a "hard" copy must follow by mail.
Deadline: If you would like SIP to mail your application, you must submit you materials to SIP in Hogan 203 by Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 4:00 pm EST.
If you wish to mail your application on your own, it must be received by Choate by January 25, 2009 to be considered for an interview. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
If you will be going abroad for the spring term and you will be in the area your application must be received by December 11, 2008 so you may be scheduled for an in-person interview before you leave.
Interview Dates: Interview dates are scheduled for January 17, 31 and February 21, 2009.
For more information, please visit http://www.choate.edu/summerprograms/index.asp