Pre K Counts Career and Technical Education Intern

LOCATION:  Sunbury Children's Center Pre-K Counts program,  600 Arch Street, Sunbury, PA 17801.

ASSIGNMENT: Paid Internship

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: The Pre K Counts Career and Technical Education Intern will report to the Pre K Counts Classroom Teacher and, in their absence, to the Pre-K Counts Supervisor.

SCOPE OF INTERNSHIP: The Pre-K Counts Career and Technical Education Intern participates in a structured work-based learning experience designed to support the instructional program while earning high school credit. The intern assists classroom staff in providing a supportive, inclusive learning environment for children by helping implement activities, preparing materials, and promoting student independence and engagement.

REQUIRED ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist with self-sufficiency training and maintenance of skills for children.
2. Assume duties that will allow the children to participate to the maximum extent in the least restrictive environment.
3. Encourage, support, and educate the students by assisting in the performance of activities.
4. Assist students in managing and maintaining their environment.
5. Assist the teacher or students in arranging the environment of the classroom to best meet the students' needs.
6. Assist the teacher in the preparation of materials and lessons for the students.
7. Attend training sessions, in-services, workshops, and/or meetings, as requested.
8. Demonstrate cooperation and flexibility in performing other related duties as assigned by the teacher or school administration.
9. Understand and adhere to all school district policies and procedures, including Pre-K Counts grants and funding and procedures.
10. Maintain confidentiality with any/all information learned about students during the work experience.
11. Performs other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or their designee.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• High School student enrolled in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to accept great cultural diversity, flexibility to accommodate a changing caseload.
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and a professional attitude are required.
• Must have the ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, co-workers, community agency personnel, and students/trainees.
• Requires the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships using tact and diplomacy and to remain calm in unpredictable situations.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current, approved Act 34 (PA State Police), Act 151 (PA Child Abuse Registry) and Act 114-FBI Fingerprint clearances are required and must be renewed at appropriate, specific intervals pursuant to Act 153 of 2014 (revised Act 15 of 2015).
• Current, approved Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training certificate showing completion of a minimum of three (3) hours of training every five (5) years.

 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Attend relevant conferences, trainings, and in-services to maintain and enhance professional development as recommended by the immediate supervisor or as required of this internship opportunity.
• Training in First Aid, CPR, and Safe Crisis Management is required and subject to recertification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sedentary: Able to sit for extended periods of time, occasional walking, standing (as necessary), and able to lift and carry young children (approximately 50 lbs.).
• Must tolerate considerable bending, stooping and squatting.
• In accordance with PA Chapter 14.133, staff will participate in training regarding behavior prevention, de-escalation, and/or safe physical management techniques.
• Dexterity: Finger movements (computer keyboard, calculator), eye-hand coordination (office equipment, etc.).
• Audio-Visual Requirements: Within normal range with or without correction.
• Is able to move throughout all buildings, floors and grounds.
• Worksite Environment: Primarily indoors-office setting with occasional exposure to outdoor elements/climate during the day.
• Mental demands: Steady response to unpredictable situations, ability to remain calm and productive during stressful situations. Demonstrates independent judgment, discretion, and is able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Must be able to assist children with self-help skills.
• Must be able to negotiate stairs and rough terrain at centers and homes.
• Ability to travel to various work site locations and meetings as needed.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.

TIME AND SITE REQUIREMENTS:

• The intern will report to the CSIU-approved worksite based on a mutually agreed schedule and program needs.
• Students must work Monday through Friday as part of a high school credit-bearing program.
• Students must work a minimum of four (4) hours per day, with at least three (3) hours occurring during the regularly scheduled school day.
• Students must work a minimum of 150 out of 180 scheduled school days (typically approximately 170 days).
• Students may be absent for pre-approved high school events and will communicate scheduling needs in advance.
• This position is a training experience and is designed to supplement the classroom environment; it will not replace or displace regular employees.

CSIU PROPERTY AND CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS:

• All property, including intellectual property, materials, equipment or actual products and services developed or accrued as part of the job duties and responsibilities listed above, is the property of the CSIU. It may not be used for personal profit or gain and will be relinquished to the CSIU upon termination of employment from the CSIU.
• The intern shall maintain confidentiality with regard to the personal and private information about clients and coworkers, programs and services and any other proprietary information accrued as a result of CSIU employment or as required by state or federal laws and regulations.
• The person employed in this position must adhere to all requirements identified in the code of professionalism entitled "Ambassadors Are Professionals, Too" and CSIU Administrative Regulation 317-AR-1 CSIU Service Standards.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform their supervisor and the Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

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