Child Development Intern

• Activities are performed involve exposure to both an environmentally controlled classroom setting as well as external environmental conditions subject to periods of sitting, standing, and walking moderate distances to perform work; regular exposure to variations in weather involving temperature, wind and humidity changes.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

• Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood developmental learning methodologies/models.
• Demonstrated knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper administration of basic and emergency medical care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of games/activities suitable for young children.
• Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood curriculum guidelines.
• Experience in working in an environment subject to noise, frequent exposure to contagious diseases, interruptions, and quickly changing priorities.
• Experience in communicating courteously and professionally.
• Experience in working with young children to help them complete activities and remain focused on assigned activities.
• Experience in quickly responding to dynamic situations utilizing effective communication and appropriate intervention methods.
• Experience in responding to various situations utilizing effective communication and appropriate intervention methods.
• Experience in developing creative activities with limited resources and materials.

• Implements and supports a developmentally appropriate curriculum and daily routines of young children enrolled in the Child Development Laboratory including, but not limited to: Indoor/outdoor play opportunities, group activities, meal, and rest time.
• During absence of Associate or Assistant Professional assumes additional duties as assigned by Child Development Manager.
• Models and implements appropriate interactions for student workers and volunteers.
• Assists & supports specific elements of training for student staff and volunteers.
• Conducts self in a professional manner by modeling appropriate language, behavior, and presence in accordance with established procedures, practices, and standards of the Intern Teacher Manual for timeliness and readiness to interact with children and complete assigned tasks.
• Practices interactions with children that are developmentally, culturally and individually appropriate by demonstrating respect for individual and cultural differences in children, families and staff.
• Practices positive guidance techniques to assist children in developing self-regulation.
• Develops and maintains positive communication with children, families and staff.
• Assists in the implementation of age appropriate corrective measures/discipline as needed for management of classroom environment.
• Under the guidance of Associate or Assistant Professional, communicates with parents daily and meets with parents at least twice a year.
• Assists in the maintenance of a healthy and safe classroom environment (indoors and outdoors); actively participates in monthly fire drills to ensure ongoing familiarity with emergency procedures.
• May be required to perform general housekeeping tasks such as laundry, snack preparation, toy washing, general cleaning and organizing environment.
• Attends all parent/family functions including, but not limited to: picnics, visiting day, and planting day.
• Performs all other job related duties as assigned by Associate Professionals, Assistant Professionals and the Child Development Manager.

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