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Childcare Intern

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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.

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