Early Learning Program- MCOE

The MCOE Early Learning program promotes the school readiness of toddlers and preschool-aged children from low-income families. Our program also engages parents or other key family members in positive relationships, with a focus on family wellbeing. Parents can also participate in leadership roles, including having a say in program operations. It is the Monterey County Early Learning Program’s mission, in partnership with the community, to provide the highest quality early childhood education and comprehensive child and family services to all of our children

Sites are at locations in North Monterey County, Salinas, and throughout South Monterey County.  

Interns at the Early Learning Program support a Service Area Coordinator in implementing their programs, events, and projects.

Tasks include administrative work such as data-entry, event planning, outreach (such as tabling), and student/family advocacy.

Interns develop skills in community outreach, student/family recruitment, electronic and verbal communication, time management, community-building, and program advocacy.

Interns must have experience with or be willing to learn the following: Social media apps such as Facebook and Instagram, Google Drive and Google Docs, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, be comfortable with in-person and over the phone public outreach (as permitted by current COVID-19 Protocols), and administrative tasks like data-entry and mailers.

Desired Intern Characteristics: Preferred characteristics: Clear communicator, attention to detail, upbeat and positive attitude, willingness to learn, and self-motivated

Interprofessional opportunities available for the student: Interns also have the opportunity to plan and execute projects they create and are enthusiastic about.

Projects we are looking for interns to take on:

• Support parents with use of modern technology to help increase family-teacher interaction and engagement
• Support Father-Child relationships / Father engagement
• Build up our Superhero! Mascot program  
• Lead a resilience in children campaign 

All of the following CHHS Competencies that the student will be exposed to:
- Knowledge of the Head Start Performance Standards

-Knowledge of the Ca Dept of Social Services - Licensing Division policies and regulations

- Collaboration
- Cross Cultural Competency
- Information Management

- Effective Leadership
- Personal & Professional Communication
- Professional Development

Trainings offered or required: Interns will be required to attend 2-3 trainings based on service area(s) they will be supporting, i.e. Education, Eligibility/Recruitment, Family Engagement/Social Services, Health/Nutrition.