Child Care InternAt — Rainbow Rising Child Development Center

The Rainbow Centers provide a quality, safe and fun program for children. We use positive communication, activities, and patience to create responsible citizens for the future.

Rainbow Rising was established in 1989 for the sole purpose of meeting the needs of school-age children in Irvine, California. We are currently located at 15 elementary schools in Irvine. We provide before and after-school care as well as all daycare when school is not in session. Our all-day programs include fall intersessions, winter and spring recess, summer day camp, teacher in-service days, minimum days, modified days, and parent conference days.

We have a developmentally based program with homework and enrichment time, recreational play, crafts, arts, music, dance, science, and math. We provide opportunities for socialization, friendships, and free choice play, as we believe these are essential building blocks for the whole child’s growth and development.

Tasks:

*Assist with daily curriculum activities
*Assist with snack prep and supervision
*Learn how to lesson plan monthly curriculum activities
*Assist with supervision of outside play and activities
*Assist wil homework support
*Lead group story time with Kindergarten class and assist with calendar time.

Training:

*The student will be able to have weekly check in meetings with the Site Director to discuss goals and how to implement them.
*She will also be shadowing other staff members at all times and will be able to assist in daily activities once she feels comfortable.

Learning Outcome:

*Create lesson plans for children ages 5-12
*Lead a variety of activities including, but not limited to: Art, Music, Science, Community Service and STEM
*Gain knowledge and experience in implementing problem solving, redirection and engagement techniques with children ages 5 - 12.
*Gain knowledge and experience in effectively supervising children in a large group setting