Childcare Intern

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.