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
Instructional Interns are expected to:
- Attend and participate in the mandatory intern training.
- Use only the FLVS laptop while interning
- Read, sign, and return the internship agreement
- 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
- Read, sign, and return the FLVS Support Internship Agreement
- 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 mandatory intern training
- Attend all scheduled meetings on time
- 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 and time management skills and demonstrate attention to detail
- Adhere to the same 24-hour expectation to respond to all communication as all FLVS employees
- Have a quiet dedicated space to work
- 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
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Samantha Householder
"Interning at FLVS has been a dream come true! FLVS is the educational platform of the future, and I believe every aspiring teacher would benefit from interning here. During my internship, I have developed amazing connections with my students because I have more time to give to them. Instead of being a teacher in 1 classroom of 25, you are a teacher in 25 classrooms of 1. It makes a huge difference in the students’ personal and academic lives!"
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Karla Cheas
"My internship at Florida Virtual School ignited my passion for online teaching. I completed both semesters of my senior internship here, drawn by the unique opportunities it offers compared to traditional internships. This platform empowers teachers to prioritize instruction, and the organization encourages innovation and continuous growth. As a former FLVS student and intern, it taught me the importance of personalized education that caters to students' distinct needs. I'm grateful for this experience that opened my eyes to a unique way of teaching that places students at the forefront."
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Rosey Soto
"Interning at FLVS has been an enriching journey, offering me a unique perspective beyond my six years as an educator here at FLVS. My internship role with the support services department allowed me to forge connections across various aspects of our student support network. FLVS fosters a collaborative environment where learning is reciprocal; interns gain invaluable insights, while hosts benefit from fresh perspectives. I wholeheartedly recommend embracing the opportunity to intern or host at FLVS, where mutual growth and understanding thrive. Whether as an intern or an educator, FLVS is the only place I want to be!"
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Ryan Johnson-Lerch
“Interning at FLVS was an excellent choice for experience on my way to completing my Mental Health Counseling degree. The flexibility provided along with the opportunity to work alongside highly qualified and motivated professionals was a clear window into what working as a counselor can, and should, look like. In addition, with further advances in technology and increasing demand for mental health services, an experience centered around telehealth should be on the radar for anyone looking to work in this field.”
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Kelly Dehlin
“Interning with FLVS has far exceeded my expectations in education. The individualized instruction that I am able to provide alongside with the camaraderie and support within my team is unlike anything I have experienced before. I am encouraged to give adequate attention to the individual needs of my students and allotted viable time to plan for high quality instruction. I am able to implement enrichments and remediations instantly and the amount of resources available to do so are limitless. I finish each day with energy and excitement knowing the impact that I can have in virtual education!”
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Robert Householder
“Few can say they look forward to getting up early in the morning and putting their required hours into an internship for their college program. My internship with FLVS was an exception. Perhaps it was the job itself that I was excited beyond belief to one day obtain or the thrill of working in an online environment, but I gladly put above and beyond the number of required hours into my internship because I loved doing it! If you are someone passionate about helping kids reach their potential in an innovative environment, the FLVS internship is a great start!”
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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