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The Children's Center

Staff Psychologist

Lehi, UT · On-site

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What is a child development intern?

Child development interns are individuals, often students or recent graduates, who work in childcare or educational settings to gain practical experience in supporting children's growth and learning. They assist teachers, caregivers, or child development specialists in creating safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environments for infants, toddlers, or young children. Interns may help plan activities, observe child behavior, and support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development while learning about child development theories and best practices.

What do child development interns do?

As a Child Development Intern, you’ll typically assist experienced educators or child development specialists in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, observing and documenting children’s behaviors, and supporting classroom routines. You may also help maintain a safe and engaging environment, prepare educational materials, and participate in team meetings to discuss children's progress. This hands-on experience is valuable for understanding child development theories in practice and developing your communication and observational skills, all while working closely with children and a supportive team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a child development intern?

To thrive as a Child Development Intern, you generally need coursework or a background in early childhood education, developmental psychology, or a related field. Familiarity with observation tools, developmental assessment systems, and basic educational software is often required. Strong soft skills such as patience, active listening, and effective communication help interns build trust and positive interactions with children and staff. These skills are essential for supporting children's growth, ensuring a safe learning environment, and contributing to a collaborative childcare setting.

What are the most commonly searched types of Child Development jobs in Utah?

The most popular types of Child Development jobs in Utah are:

What cities in Utah are hiring for Child Development Intern jobs?

Cities in Utah with the most Child Development Intern job openings:

Waterford UPSTART Community Engagement Intern

WATERFORD RESEARCH INSTITUTE LLC

Taylorsville, UT • On-site, Remote

$18/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Waterford UPSTART Community Engagement Intern - Southeastern Utah: Emery, Wayne, Grand, San Juan
Location: Utah (in person within your local community + remote work)
Hours: Part-time (~10 hrs/week September-May)
Pay: $18/hour + gas reimbursement for work-related travel
Start Date: September 1, 2026
About Waterford.org
Waterford.org is an education not-for-profit organization with a mission to achieve universal literacy for children through equity, access, and parent empowerment. Waterford creates programs that empower parents as a child's first teacher at home and supports teachers in the classroom. Currently, Waterford.org serves over 300,000 children across 43 states every year.
Position Overview
We're hiring part-time Community Engagement Interns to help recruit Utah families for our UPSTART Early Learning Program. As an intern, you'll be a vital connector between Waterford and your local community-spreading awareness, building relationships, and helping families access free educational resources.
This role is ideal for Utah-based college students who are:
  • Passionate about education, equity, and community service
  • Well connected or active in their local communities
  • Strong communicators, comfortable speaking with families and community leaders
  • Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently
Key Responsibilities
  • Assigned Coverage Area: This position is responsible for outreach and community engagement in: Southeastern Utah: Emery, Wayne, Grand, San Juan Counties.
  • Community Research: Identify neighborhoods and locations where young families live and gather
  • Local Outreach: Distribute flyers, visit community hubs, and talk to families about Waterford's programs
  • Event Support: Represent Waterford at local events, host booths, and assist with program registration
  • Relationship Building: Collaborate with Waterford staff and local organizations to strengthen community ties
  • Activity Planning: Help organize small community events like family nights, craft hours, and reading circles
  • Communication & Collaboration: Maintain regular communication with the Waterford team by attending weekly check-in meetings, checking messages daily, and responding to emails and other communications in a timely manner.
  • Travel: Travel extensively within the assigned region to conduct outreach, attend events, and build relationships with community partners.
  • Various administrative, event, and program recruitment tasks
Qualifications
  • Enrolled in a Utah college or university
  • Studying Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Communications, Social Science, or a related field
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must reside in the Northern Utah: Box Elder, Cache, Rich, Weber, Davis, Morgan area of Utah
    • To ensure broad statewide coverage, Waterford hires interns from a variety of geographic regions, allowing us to effectively serve both rural communities and more populated areas.
  • Reliable transportation and the ability to travel frequently are required
  • Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply
Why Join Waterford?
  • Make a real impact in your community
  • Flexible schedule + meaningful experience in nonprofit and education sectors
  • Competitive pay ($18/hr) + travel reimbursement
  • Eligible to contribute to Waterford's retirement plan with up to 5% match

About Waterford.org
Waterford.org provides PreK through 2nd grade reading, math, and science programs that children can use wherever they learn. Our programs help children reach critical milestones by 3rd grade, laying the foundation for their future success. Waterford.org serves over 200,000 children across 42 states every year.
Working at Waterford.org
Waterford.org team members are located across the United States and primarily work from home. We anticipate this full-time, salaried position will pay $18.00 per year hour depending on the education, experience and skill level of the individual we hire. We also offer a phenomenal benefits package that includes fully paid primary premiums for health insurance, dental insurance, basic life insurance, and disability insurance. New hires receive a one-time HSA contribution. Retirement contributions are matched up to 5% by the organization. Plus, a generous vacation, sick, and holiday offering.
Waterford.org Employee Growth & Applications
At Waterford.org, we truly believe in the boundless potential of our team members and their continuous growth and development. We are dedicated to encouraging a culture that nurtures talent from within, which is why we prioritize internal applicants for all job postings. External candidates may experience a delay in being contacted by our Talent Acquisition team.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Waterford is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be 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, or veteran status. Waterford is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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