Summer 2026 Internship

New Haven Reads provides free one-on-one tutoring for children who are aspiring readers. We also offer a free Kindergarten and Pre-K program, and enrichment summer clubs. We serve students from across the Greater New Haven area each week at seven program sites. In addition, we also provide free, gently-used books to the public, teachers, and community organizations through our community Book Bank.

Duties and Responsibilities for Summer Intern:

• One-on-one tutoring of students grades 1st through 12th (primarily in reading)
• Planning and running summer enrichment clubs (e.g., Chess Club, Art Club, Math Club)
• Supporting Site Staff in monitoring programs and tutoring pairs
• General office and administrative work – e.g. data input, research, filing
• Sorting and packing books for our Book Bank

Minimum Requirements:

• Flexibility and patience
• Experience tutoring or working with elementary and/or middle school students
• Must be a rising college freshman with a high school G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher or a current
• college student with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher

Desired:

• Math or STEAM tutoring experience
• Resident of New Haven
• Fluent in Spanish

Training:

Interns will attend Orientation sessions as well as training in our NHR Program Model. Additional training will be provided based upon placement at site (e.g., Book Bank).

Timing:

There are two internships being offered:

1. Dates: As soon as possible in May through August 14th, Monday through Friday (Saturdays, as needed)

(New Haven Reads will be closed June 15th through June 19th.)

• The first part of the internship involve tutoring at various NHR locations for a total of 20 hours.
• Starting June 29th, the internship will be committed Summer Session programs (tutoring, clubs and administrative projects).
• Summer Session hours are Monday through Wednesday from 2pm to 7:30pm and Thursday and Friday from 2pm to 6:30pm.
• Candidates must be available the entire 7 weeks of Summer Session, if offered the position.
• During this time, the position will be 27 hours per week.
• Specific schedules and placements will be determined with individual applicants.

2. Dates: June 29th through August 14th, Monday through Friday

• The first week will be committed to orientation and training for a total of 20 hours.
• The remaining six weeks of the position will be 27 hours per week.
• During this time, we operate Monday through Wednesday from 2pm to 7:30pm and Thursday and Friday from 2pm to 6:30pm.
• Candidates must be available the entire 7 weeks if offered the position.
• Specific schedules and placements will be determined with individual applicants.

To apply:

Application materials including cover letter, resume, employment application (found here) and a copy of your most recent transcript to the posting on our Jobs page. Only complete applications will be considered and qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Final Application Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026 by 5:00pm