CSUF Children's Center InternshipsAt — Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Cal State Fullerton

Practical Experience with Young Children while Earning Academic Credit

Where
On campus, at the Children's Center, Associated Students, CSUF, Inc. The Children’s Center provides childcare for children of students, faculty and staff aged 4 months through 5 years.

Who might apply
We are looking for dependable students who are open to new ideas, excited about learning, and who enjoy working with babies, toddlers, and/or preschoolers.
• Average involvement is 8-10 hours per week for internships with academic credit.
• Interns are scheduled to work consistent hours on alternating days and attend staff meetings. 
• Priority will go to those students who can attend our pre-semester staff training week. This is held the week before school starts and includes: a mandatory Orientation to Children's Center philosophy, information and training on working with children, and an opportunity to meet and work with Master Teachers and student staff in the classroom.
• A TB test is required. Proof of immunizations. Completion of Live-scan. 

What you'll do
Intern duties and responsibilities vary depending on the classroom to which you are assigned. Generally speaking, you will be asked to participate as part of a team with Master Teachers and student staff in the care and education of preschool children. You will work with individual children, small groups of children, and the larger group in the learning environment. You will have the opportunity to observe, assess needs, and plan developmentally appropriate activities to meet needs and interests of the children.

What we'll offer you
You will gain experience in all aspects of working with children in the learning environment: physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and creative. You will set goals for yourself and plan activities for children. You will participate in staff meetings and staff training sessions: designed to help you learn more about working and communicating with children. And best of all you will be someone important in the life of a child.

Please Note: Interns will be subject to a criminal background check, which may include, but it not limited to fingerprinting.

Tasks:

Intern duties and responsibilities vary depending on the classroom to which you are assigned. Generally speaking, you will be asked to participate as part of a team with Master Teachers and student staff in the care and education of preschool children. You will work with individual children, small groups of children, and the larger group in the learning environment. You will have the opportunity to observe, assess needs, and plan developmentally appropriate activities to meet needs and interests of the children.

Training:

You will gain experience in all aspects of working with children in the learning environment: physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and creative. You will set goals for yourself and plan activities for children. You will participate in staff meetings and staff training sessions: designed to help you learn more about working and communicating with children. And best of all you will be someone important in the life of a child.

Learning Outcome:

You will gain experience in all aspects of working with children in the learning environment: physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and creative. You will set goals for yourself and plan activities for children. You will participate in staff meetings and staff training sessions: designed to help you learn more about working and communicating with children. And best of all you will be someone important in the life of a child.