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.