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The Seasonal Assistant is motivated by the opportunity to help children learn by supporting classroom activities. This individual is responsible for supporting the classroom teachers in implementing the daily program for children. The Intern is expected to encourage the social and emotional learning of children through engagement during group and individual learning experiences. The Intern reports to the Assistant Director with progress, updates, risks, and issues. This position is for college students pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or Child Development. 

Seasonal Assistants dates:  

College Students - May 13th to August 7th (Estimate) 

High School Students - June 15th to August 7th (Estimate) 

Hours: Monday - Friday; 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM (40 hours per week) 

Pay: In the range of $15 to $18 per hour, based on education and experience 

Location: Fully in-person at 1351 Oberlin Road, Middletown, PA

Responsibilities: 

Supporting the classroom teachers with the implementation of classroom lesson plans linked to child outcomes, program development, and classroom routines and schedules 

Participating in classroom coaching cycles Engaging with children to support development and learning 

Supervising and providing a safe and nurturing environment for children Recognizing the needs of individual children and groups 

Providing the appropriate social emotional and learning supports 

Providing a safe and nurturing environment 

Assisting children with self-help 

Remaining compliant with all state licensing requirements as they pertain to health, safety, and professional requirements 

Acting as a role model for child development 

Maintaining confidentiality as it pertains to program, staff, and families 

Qualifications: 

High School Diploma or GED required Up to 1 year experience working with children from birth - 5 years 

Ability to physically interact with children (e.g., talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, etc.) and lift and or move items of up to 40 pounds 

Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions 

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities 

Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and /or willingness to learn 

Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused organization 

Willingness to be held accountable and receive feedback 

Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for children 

U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances