Internships
We're What to Look for in a School. And in an Internship.
Learn. Grow. Help build futures. As an established leader in online education across the globe, our online curriculum – and our internship opportunities – are innovative, engaging, and transforming online education. At Florida Virtual School and FlexPoint, we offer personalized internship experiences with the same flexibility and support we offer our students and staff.
Our Educational Partners
When it comes to credibility and community, our students never have to choose between the two. FLVS is proud to offer internship opportunities to students that attend any of our 30+ partner college and universities. Don't see your school listed? Find out how your school can become a partner, too.
Instructional Internships
Instructional internships are tailored to meet Florida Educator Accomplished Practices and are led by our certified Clinical Educator instructors.
Learn firsthand from our dedicated support staff and discover how putting students first can inspire their success – and yours.
- is available to students actively enrolled in an education degree program which requires an instructional internship for graduation, or for completion of an EPI (Educator Preparation Institute) program
- is available to Florida residents
- is available to an intern that is currently working toward earning their Florida Teacher Certification
- is a non-paid position
- is not a guarantee for future employment with FLVS
- satisfies the Florida state requirement for certification
- Use an FLVS laptop
- Complete a background clearance/fingerprint submission specifically for FLVS via Fieldprint. Each prospective intern will be responsible for scheduling the services offered through Fieldprint. FLVS cannot accept results or fingerprints from another company, district, or organization
- Adhere to the same turnaround time as teachers for answering communication from students or parents and for submitting graded assignments. We require a response to student or parent communication within 24 hours, and we require that assignments must be graded with individualized feedback within 48 hours
- Attend all scheduled meetings on time
- Study and learn course lessons and content in their assigned subject to provide specific feedback and support to the student
- Utilize FLVS grading rubrics and follow grading expectations outlined in the FLVS Internship handbook
- Meet several times with the Instructional Leader or Assistant Principal of the school
- Return all FLVS equipment within 14 days of completing the internship
- Display an interest in developing their presentation skills
- Enjoy being on camera as it helps to engage students
- Have strong time management skills and possess strong verbal and written communication skills
- Be able to quickly master technical skills such as using Google for Education, Microsoft Suite, Zoom, Outlook, etc.
- Be capable of spending approximately 50-75% of their internship on the phone and/or computer as our teachers communicate with students and parents, one-on-one to provide them with a personalized educational experience
- Ability to be flexible with their internship hours
- Flex interns and teachers are available from 8:00-8:00
- Full Time teachers are available from 8:30-4:30
Support Staff Internships
Learn firsthand from our dedicated support staff and discover how putting students first can inspire their success – and yours.
- To request an unpaid internship, it is required that FLVS has an Articulation Agreement with the school. The support intern would receive college credit for their completed internship hours in lieu of pay
- Paid internships would not require an Articulation Agreement
- Paid internships will be posted when available and is something you would apply to if interested
- The hours per week can vary and will be decided upon internship acceptance
- Must be currently enrolled in a High School, Trade/Tech School or College/University
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have or working toward certification in the field of the intern position
- Be actively enrolled in school for the length of your internship
- Use only the FLVS laptop while interning
- Be a Florida resident living in Florida
- Complete a background clearance/fingerprint submission specifically for FLVS via Fieldprint. Each prospective intern will be responsible for scheduling the services offered through Fieldprint. FLVS cannot accept results or fingerprints from another company, district, or organization
- Complete a drug test
- Attend and participate in a one-day FLVS orientation
- Return all FLVS equipment within 14 days of completing the internship
- Adhere to organizational and employee policies
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, understand and follow verbal and written instructions
- Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as: meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner, and demonstrate respect for others
- Have strong organizational skills and demonstrate attention to detail
- Adhere to the same 24-hour expectation to respond to all communication as all FLVS employees
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other departments, and customers in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale
Hear From Our Past Interns
Colton Tapoler
Intern: 2011-2012
Current Instructional Leader
“I interned with FLVS after being a student here myself. My mission was to pursue a career providing to others the kinds of opportunities that I had been afforded thanks to our programs. FLVS serves in the unique role of being a school district that students and families choose for specific reasons. Being a part of the educational solutions for these students is why interning here was so important to me. If you want to be a part of solutions for students, FLVS is waiting for you.”
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Molly Forestner
Intern: 2010
Current Instructional Leader
“Prior to my FLVS internship, I had already completed an internship at another school. Once my internship at FLVS began, I had this profound sense of impact that I did not feel in the entirety of my ‘traditional’ internship. Being able to take the extra time with students who needed it and truly provide individualized instruction was the most eye-opening experience. Before the semester ended, I knew FLVS was where I was meant to be.”
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Jessica Strong
Intern: 2015
Current Instructor
“I wasn’t familiar with Florida Virtual School until I began my internship in 2015, and I was excited to see how engaging online education could be. That internship shaped both my pedagogy and my life! Not only have I made lifelong connections with incredible students, families, and colleagues, I was blessed to be chosen as the 2023 District Teacher of the Year and the 2023 Ron Nieto Digital Educator of the Year by the Florida Department of Education!”
Getting Started
Ready to get started? For students attending our partner schools, please reach out to your school’s administrator to start the internship application process. If your school does not currently partner with us, please fill out our interest form and we will send you information about our partnership process.
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