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Early Childhood Education Intern

ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
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Reports to: Early Education Coordinator, Stacia Judd. Email at sjudd@echovermont.org for further information about the program.

Pay Rate: $16 per hour

Academic Credit: Intern is responsible for arranging this through their university. Any requirements (paperwork, contracts, etc.) must be presented before the start of internship to ensure Intern and ECHO staff can and will meet all requirements.

Start Date: September 2026

End Date: December 2026

ECHO is seeking to hire one Early Childhood Education Intern for the fall semester. The schedule for this opportunity is Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30am - 12pm at ECHO, 1 College Street, Burlington.

Accepting Applications:  Post open until filled. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Location: ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, 1 College St., Burlington, VT 05401

If you require assistance with the application process, or need a different form of application, please contact Kate Litke (she/her) by email or phone (klitke@echovermont.org / 802-864-1848 Ext.116).


Description:  ECHO is seeking to hire one Early Childhood Education Intern for the Fall Semester at ECHO (Tuesday & Thursday mornings).

This internship provides undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain practical experience through informal teaching opportunities with young visitors ages 0-5 and their caregivers through supporting the ECHO Early Learning (EEL) program. ECHO’s Early Childhood Education Internship offers a challenging and highly rewarding experience for anyone considering a career in early education. ECHO is a fast paced environment which requires both team and independent work, the ability to work with visitors of various backgrounds and ages, and an interest in ECHO’s mission to inspire and engage families in the joy of scientific discovery, wonder of nature, and care of Lake Champlain.

What will ECHO Early Education Interns Learn and Experience?:

  • Early Childhood Development (including becoming familiar with and how to design curriculum around the Vermont Early Learning Standards)
  • Being part of a team that delivers a play based, school readiness program for children ages 1-5 years with an emphasis on S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)
  • Working with economically and culturally diverse families in our community: 17 languages were spoken in the home of EEL families last year.
  • Mentorship from ECHO’s experienced staff of Early Childhood educators

Responsibilities may include:

  • Assist lead instructors with engaging young children in daily learning activities and crafts with an emphasis on STEAM (Science. Technology. Engineering. Art. Math).
  • Set up and clean up for the EEL program.
  • Work with an advisor on ECHO-related early childhood educational projects.

Essential Skills/Training:

  • Understanding of early childhood development.
  • Experience working with young children.
  • Experience working independently and in diverse teams.
  • Self motivated to complete projects in a timely fashion.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to complete a wide variety of tasks, including light cleaning.
  • Eagerness to engage young children in daily learning activities and crafts.

Time Commitment:

  • 3 - 4 month commitment
  • 7-9  hours per week
  • Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:30 am- 12:00pm at ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

ECHO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or Federal law.

About ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

ECHO is a dynamic, nationally acclaimed,  science and nature center committed to engaging diverse public audiences and providing experiential, relevant and lifelong educational experiences for all our guests. Founded in 2003, ECHO houses more than 70 species of live animal ambassadors in Vermont’s first LEED certified building. This innovative science center and aquarium displays life in the Champlain Basin and inspires visitors to positively impact the world around them. ECHO is the public face of the Patrick and Marcelle Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, a 2.7 acre environmental campus on the Burlington Waterfront.