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Afghan Early Childhood Internship-RSI 2026

CompanyConnecticut Institute For Refu
LocationBridgeport
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 26, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist in building curriculum and leading classroom sessions for Afghan children aged 1-5, creating an engaging early learning experience that blends academics, enrichment, and recreation. Key duties include building English language skills for multilingual learners and promoting social and emotional well-being through supportive activities.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
81
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI), formerly the International Institute of Connecticut (IICONN), was founded in 1918 and is a statewide nonprofit agency that provides legal and social services to immigrants and refugees in Connecticut to help them become self-sufficient, integrated and contributing members of the community. CIRI offers legal, social, linguistic and educational programs to help refugees, asylees and immigrants overcome the many barriers they face in adjusting to their new environments. In addition, CIRI provides special services to victims of serious crimes such as human trafficking, torture and domestic violence. Each year, CIRI assists close to 5,000 individuals from its offices in Bridgeport, Stamford and Hartford.
About the Role

Description

  

Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI) hosts a Sewing/Health and Wellness class for parents. Parents bring their young children (ages 1-5) with them. The internship is designed to create a safe space where children can learn, have fun, and build meaningful connections with other children.


The program blends English language lessons to strengthen communication skills with social and emotional learning activities that help students feel confident, supported, and comfortable. Students also take part in hands-on activities that spark curiosity and teamwork, along with language and alphabet acquisition and fine motor skill development. 

The main goal of the internship is to provide students with background knowledge to prepare for kindergarten by learning language, reading, fine motor, and social emotional skills. 


Dates/Times/Location

April 2-June 24 on Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30 am-12:30 am in the Bridgeport Office of CIRI, 410 Colorado Avenue, Bridgeport, CT


Key Internship Duties

Assist in curriculum building and leading classroom sessions with the support of the staff youth coordinators:

Ø Create a welcoming and engaging early learning experience for Afghan children ages 1-5 that blends academics, enrichment, and recreation, helping students stay curious, connected, and excited to participate throughout the program.

Ø Build English language skills for Multilingual Learners by increasing confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing through instruction and immersive activities, using age-appropriate curriculum tailored to students’ individual needs.

Ø Promote social and emotional well-being by offering supportive age-appropriate opportunities for teamwork, peer interaction, and creative self-expression, helping students build confidence, communication skills, and a sense of belonging.

Ø Foster curiosity, collaboration, and critical thinking through hands-on learning, fine motor skills, alphabet and word acquisition, and fun activities by engaging students in arts, story time, and interactive experiences that encourage problem-solving, inquiry, teamwork, and self-expression.


Participants: The expected number of participants is 5 Afghan students (age 1-5).


Transportation: Children will be arriving at the CIRI office with their parents.

Key Skills
Curriculum BuildingClassroom LeadershipEnglish Language InstructionSocial Emotional LearningFine Motor SkillsAlphabet AcquisitionTeamworkProblem-SolvingCreative Self-ExpressionPeer InteractionAge-Appropriate CurriculumReading Instruction
Categories
EducationSocial ServicesAdministrative