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Job description
Be a Mentor/Intern
Los Angeles Team Mentoring (LATM) is currently recruiting college students majoring in Education, Child Development, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, and other related fields for our Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 internship opportunities .
This internship gives students the opportunity to apply what they are learning in the classroom while gaining hands-on experience working directly with middle school youth. Interns will help deliver an interactive social-emotional learning curriculum to approximately 25–30 students. Each classroom will have an experienced LATM staff member and classroom teacher present to guide and support 1–2 interns , providing students with a collaborative and supported learning environment.
Through this experience, interns can develop practical skills in:
Classroom and group facilitation
Youth engagement and relationship-building
Social-emotional learning and adolescent development
Lesson preparation and curriculum implementation
Leadership, communication, and teamwork
Problem-solving and behavior management
Working with students from diverse backgrounds and communities
The internship is especially beneficial for students considering careers in teaching, school counseling, psychology, social work, child development, youth development, nonprofit programming, or other helping professions. It allows students to explore potential career paths, strengthen their résumés, and gain meaningful professional experience while positively impacting young people.
Important internship logistics include:
Semester commitment: September–December 2026 or January–April 2027
Schedule: Weekly sessions held during school hours, between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM
Internship hours: Determined by each student’s academic or program requirements
Placement: One or more participating middle schools throughout Los Angeles County
Transportation: Interns must have reliable transportation to their assigned school site
Support: Interns receive curriculum materials, guidance, and ongoing support from LATM staff. Each classroom will be supported by an experienced LATM staff member and classroom teacher, with approximately 1–2 interns assigned per classroom.
Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 18 years old
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship
Apply here: LATM Intern Interest Form 26-27
Participating locations include:
Pacoima Middle School – Northeast San Fernando Valley
Florence Nightingale Middle School – Northeast Los Angeles
John Burroughs Middle School – Central Los Angeles/Mid-Wilshire
John Liechty Middle School – Central Los Angeles, west of Downtown
Richard Merkin Middle School – Central Los Angeles
Hollenbeck Middle School – Eastside Los Angeles
Animo Jefferson Middle School – South Los Angeles
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy #12 – South Los Angeles
Interns must also complete all required trainings, pass a criminal background check, obtain TB clearance, and sign LATM’s internship agreement. LATM covers the cost of the required background check and TB test.
Please contact if you have any questions or would like additional information.
REQUIREMENTS:
Submit negative TB results
Phone Screening
Submit two references
Fingerprinting background check
Complete an Adolescent Development online training
Mandated Reporting training
Live Mentor Training
**Must reside in the state of California***
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To become a mentor, please follow the link below and fill out an interest form or email us at You can also contact us by phone at .
Watch our video to learn more: LATM TeamWorks Commercial
Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
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