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ASPIRE Summer Program - Level 1

CompanyFamily & Children's Agency
LocationNorwalk
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will provide hands-on educational learning for middle school students, focusing on engaging cross-curriculum activities and broadening their exposure to educational and cultural opportunities. Key duties include developing summer curriculum, executing lessons, teaching life skills, chaperoning field trips, and assisting with student events.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
187
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
35 hours
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About The Company
Family and Children’s Agency (FCA) is a leading, nonprofit human service organization committed to building better lives by increasing the social and emotional wellbeing of our clients. We provide strength based solution focused services that meet the needs of our clients throughout the life cycle including children, families, youth, adults and seniors. Our acquired knowledge and skill has also enabled us to be responsive to the changing needs in the communities we serve. We are proud to be named as a top medium sized workplace by Hearst Media for 5 years in a row. For more information our career opportunities, please visit the employment section of our website.
About the Role
Family & Children’s Agency (FCA) is a nonprofit human service organization that is committed to increasing the social and emotional well-being of our clients – people throughout Fairfield County. Our Agency builds better lives by offering more than 30 programs that meet needs across all ages, delivering services to more than 13,000 people each year. Our clients reside primarily in Norwalk, Wilton, Darien, Westport, Weston, New Canaan, Stamford, and Greenwich. Our Home Care and Foster Care programs provide assistance to residents throughout Fairfield County, and the Adoption program is both nationwide and international.

Our Mission is to partner with individuals, families, organizations and communities to build better lives.


The purpose of the ASPIRE Summer Program is to provide hands on educational and learning for middle school students (who are clients in FCA’s ASPIRE after school program). The goal is to have the students engaged in cross-curriculum activities that are interesting and fun while broadening their exposure to various educational and cultural activities. The program is run at the Ben Franklin Center located at 66 Bayview Avenue in South Norwalk. ASPIRE is on the 3rd floor.   

Duration: Internship starts beginning of June until summer program ends mid-August 

Preferred: Two (2) to four (4) days per week (Monday-Thursday) from 8:15am – 4:45pm


The ASPIRE summer program internship gives the intern exposure to a social service agency.   Interns provide hands on educational learning for middle school students (who are clients in FCA’s ASPIRE after school program). The goal is to have the students engaged in cross-curriculum activities that are interesting and fun while broadening their exposure to various educational and cultural activities. This program serves approximately 50 students ages 10-14, many of whom have multiple barriers to success.  Interns have a key leadership role with the ASPIRE staff and work on developing the summer curriculum, executing lessons, helping students learn life skills, chaperoning field trips and assisting with student events. This is a great opportunity to learn from a team of social workers and educators in an informal relaxed atmosphere.

Qualifications:

  • College student
  • Studying human or social services, psychology and/or education
  • Social and personable
  • Enjoy working with youth
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Self-starter
  • Ability to lead activities
  • Flexible with change
  • Willing to accept constructive criticism

Responsibilities:

  • Develop rapport with youth
  • Assist staff with supervision of youth in program
  • Assist with prep of necessary materials for curriculum
  • Chaperone off-site activities and field trips
  • Participate in ASPIRE staff meetings
  • Assist with organizing materials at the end of each week

 

Education:  College student

Key Skills
Working With YouthCurriculum DevelopmentLesson ExecutionLife Skills InstructionChaperoningSocial Work ExposureEducation ExposureLeadershipRapport BuildingSupervisionMaterial PreparationStaff Meeting ParticipationOrganizationDependabilitySelf-StarterFlexibility
Categories
Social ServicesEducation