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.