Summer Intern

Clinton, MO

Position Summary

The Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with hands‑on, practical experience in their field of study while supporting organizational goals. Interns will work under the guidance of experienced professionals, gain exposure to childcare operations, and develop skills relevant to their academic and career objectives.

The Support Teacher Summer Intern supports the CHS mission by assisting with the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities in the classroom that promote children’s growth and development while ensuring their health and safety.

This summer internship is a temporary position and will begin in mid‑May and conclude on August 31.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing a routine of developmentally appropriate activities by supporting children’s social, physical, cognitive, ATL and language development
• Assist in implementing a developmentally appropriate early childhood program, by consistently applying MO Childcare Licensing Standards and EHS Performance Standards
• Commit to the success of the program by maintaining Infant Toddler and Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification, helping prepare materials and classrooms for early care and learning, maintaining ratios while providing coverage in the classroom, and supporting general childcare tasks for evening meetings and events.
• Follow regulatory compliance by attending meetings and trainings as required by CHS, Licensing, Sanitation, USDA CACFP and EHS requirements.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the assigned area by performing general tasks such as but not limited to laundry and common area cleaning and follow guidelines in food preparation and cleaning procedures
• Responsible for promoting a positive Safety Culture by following established safe work practices and policies.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong computer skills
• The ability to learn and follow CHS policy, procedure, practice, and structure.
• The ability to demonstrates strong working knowledge of, MO Childcare Licensing, and sanitation regulations and requirements, developmentally appropriate practices
  
  

COMPETENCIES

Accurate listening

Attention to detail

Being able to relate to others

Handling stress well

Meeting standards

Personal accountability

Respect for policies

Respect for property

Safety responsibilities

Self-starting ability

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Must be 18 years of age
• Medical exam, TB Assessment, and background screening to include fingerprinting is required prior to hire
  
  

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Travel as needed for meetings, training, or conferences
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to operate a computer.