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Instructional Support Summer Intern

Instructional Support Intern
Description
We are the world’s learning company with more than 24,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment,powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.
Why join Pearson’s intern program?
Pearson is the world’s learning company. We help people of all ages acquire the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their work and careers. We believe that everyone should be able to keep learning, every day and in every way, throughout their lives. Bringing together everything we know about the science of learning and the latest technology, we’re shaping the future of teaching and learning.
We’re looking for the next generation of talented undergraduates to join our team for an unforgettable 10-week internship. An internship at Pearson is an opportunity to bring your own unique perspective as a learner, together with your academic knowledge, communication skills, and enthusiasm, to help create products used by students like you.
As one of our interns, you will gain a comprehensive introduction to our business. You’ll be assigned to a team and work on real-life projects that bring our products and services to life. On the job training and professional development will be provided to enable you to contribute to the business. You’ll also have direct access to a senior member of the team, as each intern will be mentored to help you make the most of the ten-week program.
We foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued so that our products reflect the people we serve — our teachers and learners.
What Does the Internship Program Offer?
Successful candidates will spend 10 weeks working with our Instructional Support team.
You will be paid for the duration of your internship. The internship begins on Monday, June 7th and ends Friday, August 13th.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
What are we looking for in an Intern ?
  • Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree in Education, Business Administration, or related field
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to discuss any issues with a wide variety of individuals and groups
  • Creative and innovative skills with regards to knowledge and awareness of industry trends and digital advances as they relate to new opportunities and business needs
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Ability to learn quickly and apply learning to problems or activities
  • A strategic thinker and listener who acquires good problem-solving techniques
  • An organized team player who can manage multiple tasks
  • Familiarity with Google Cloud and Office 0365
  • Min 3.0 GPA
  • Graduation date between 2021 and 2023
Qualifications
As an Instructional Support Intern, you will be given the opportunity to make a direct impact on specific projects and help to co-create and deliver successful solutions to our supported schools in a collaborative team setting. You will be able to apply strategic thinking, problem solving, and data analytics skills to work as a team to provide instructional support and professional development to teachers in Connections Academy schools.
What you'll do:
  • Assist the Instructional Support Team in pulling and manipulating program data, analyzing data, and creating data summariesfor online schools
  • Assist schools in selecting, using, and monitoring student performance in third-party instructional support programs
  • Collaborate on the planning and development of professional learning sessions
  • Update resources and links accessed byschools for instructional support
  • Assist in troubleshooting instructional support program issues with vendors
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.