Childcare Intern (Unpaid)
Job Type: Part-Time, Unpaid Internship Schedule: Up to 20 hours/week within the hours of Monday-Thursday, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Work Location: In Person
Position Overview
The Childcare Intern is responsible for assisting the childcare provider in creating a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for children living at ACCESS. This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in early childhood education or a related field who are passionate about serving women and children experiencing homelessness.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in child development, early childhood education, or a related field
- Minimum 1 year of childcare or teaching experience preferred
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification preferred
- Reliable personal transportation required
- Dedicated to the mission of serving women and children experiencing homelessness
- Self-motivated, creative, flexible, reliable, and detail-oriented
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and follow-through skills
Responsibilities
Childcare & Programming
- Provide childcare during scheduled programming and additional hours as needed
- Supervise field trips to local points of interest (zoo, state parks, sporting events, etc.)
- Teach foundational skills to children, including reading, arts and crafts, and other enrichment activities
- Assist with facilitating summer activities with children
Administrative & Team Support
- Assist at the Central Station front desk as needed
- Support case managers and other staff as needed
- Attend outside training opportunities as required
- Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook and departmental procedure manuals
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Child Advocate
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Ability to respond quickly to sounds and visual situations
- Occasionally required to reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions
- Work environment noise level is generally moderate
Background Requirements
- Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screening
Benefits
- Access to an employee assistance program
- Business casual work environment
Accountability
This position reports directly to the Child Advocate.