Children's Paradise InternAt — Children's Paradise - Vista

Position Description

Shadow teachers throughout the center in order to complete necessary hours required by Internship Program. Plan a variety of activities for each age group. Activities will be conducted within the classroom under the supervision of the Lead Teacher. Collaborate with children, staff & families to assure High Quality early childhood education – Assist all classroom staff as requested as we all work together to Maintain an internal or external review score of 6.0 for ITERS, ECERS or SAERS score which insures your center maintains our current Race to the Top rating of Tier 5.

Summary of essential job functions:

• Responsible to plan a variety of learning activities for infants, toddlers, Pre-kindergarten and school-age children in order to fulfill Internship requirements.
• Responsible to complete reflections on the activities planned and lessons conducted within the classrooms with the Lead Teacher, Asst. Director, or Director.
• Responsible to support the Classroom and your Management team as we all work together to insure compliance with all Licensing regulations, agency policies and procedures and the Education Code as applicable. Reference CA Code of Regulations, Title 22 Sections 101215 and 101215.1 and Title 5
• Assist in the acquisition of daily supplies needed by classroom staff and support as needed.

Experience to be Gained 

• Classroom Management
• Curriculum Development
• Reflective Practices

Desired Qualifications 

Some experience and knowledge of developmentally appropriate early childhood practices.

Is this a paid internship? No

Hours Per Week: 8

Length of Position: One Semester

Application Instructions

Contact individual site director to schedule an interview. Provide resume, class syllabus and current unofficial college transcripts.

If selected the following will be required:

• A current immunization card
• Negative TB test
• Fingerprint clearance

Comments 

Each individual site will determine how many interns they can support during each semester.