Early Childhood Services (ECS) Student Intern

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Sunbeam ECS Student Intern position is a seasonal part-time position that contributes to the operation of Sunbeam’s early education centers by performing a variety of administrative, office, and early childcare related duties. Interns may assist Teachers in completing tasks in a classroom environment for children aged birth to 4 years.

All Sunbeam employees and volunteers are expected to be sensitive to our clients’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics, reflect Sunbeam Family Services’ core values, and to perform at Sunbeam’s standards of excellence at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in preparing early education center for new school year, including but not limited to creating posters and labels, copying documents, putting together play activities, etc.
• Assist in helping maintain a clean and organized childcare space, including sanitizing toys, equipment, and surfaces.
• Assist with in-classroom activities, as directed, including but not limited to supporting teachers during children nap times.
• Assist with the supervision of children on playgrounds and in gross motor rooms. Interns will not be left unsupervised with children.
• Works closely with the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health clinicians, Family Advocates, and School Director at assigned location to aid teaching staff in meeting identified classroom objectives.
• Follow all established school policies and procedures regarding childcare responsibilities.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.          

JOB QUALIFICATIONS            

WORKING CONDITIONS                                                            

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently communicate with staff and others, and must be able to exchange accurate information when doing so. The employee must also be able to interact safely with small children in various positions. Must be able to endure remaining in stationary position for extended periods (up to 50% of workday). Occasionally must be able to move or lift up to 25 pounds at a time.

Work Environment

The employee will work in a school environment, may work in close quarters with other staff and small children.  The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud; frequent chaotic situations will occur, characteristic to working with children ages 0 – 5 years.  Employee must expect exposure to strong odors such as soiled diapers and clothes, and poor hygiene. May come into contact with childhood diseases and blood on occasion.

Other

The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel or candidate and may be subject to change at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be     made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Sunbeam Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fairness and equity in employment practices for all persons without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.