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Early Childhood Intern

Gorton Center
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Early Childhood Education Intern

Basic Information

Organization: Gorton Children's Learning Center Job Title: Early Childhood Education Intern Position Type: Internship Reports To: Classroom Teacher / Lead Teacher Work-Study Program: No

Job Description

The Children's Learning Center is seeking an Early Childhood Education Intern to support classroom teachers. This position is well-suited to a calm, patient individual who thrives in a busy, hands-on environment and is pursuing a degree in early childhood education, elementary education, or a related field. The intern will support the classroom teacher across all daily duties, gaining direct experience with infant and toddler care, curriculum planning, and classroom management.


 

Duties include:


 

  • Interacting with children in a positive manner, using positive language when speaking to children
  • Assisting with planning age-appropriate activities and curriculum targeting areas related to child development, such as social, motor, and language skills
  • Working with children one-on-one and in groups, supervising activities, and keeping students on task
  • Serving snacks and using mealtimes as an opportunity to incorporate learning, especially social skills
  • Introducing students to concepts to be explored further in kindergarten, such as early literacy experiences
  • Helping students interact and adapt socially through activities that promote group engagement and fairness, such as group music experiences and parallel play for choosing activities
  • Assisting with general room cleanliness and classroom organization
  • Performing other duties as assigned

Position Details

Location Type: Onsite Onsite Location: Lake Forest, Illinois, United States

Time Requirements

Schedule: Part-time, seasonal Total Hours: 150 hours over the course of the internship Typical Weekly Hours: Approximately 10–15 hours per week, Monday–Friday (hours will vary and will be communicated in advance) Employment Duration: Temporary/seasonal

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: $2,250 stipend for the internship 

Candidate Qualifications

Work Authorization: This position requires US work authorization


 

Required/Preferred Skills:


 

  • Team player
  • Comfortable changing diapers, feeding children, and maintaining general room cleanliness
  • Comfortable using technology to communicate
  • Respect for diversity
  • Excellent listening skills
  • Positive reinforcement practices
  • Patience and understanding
  • Tolerance for different learning abilities
  • Calm demeanor in a busy environment


 

Education:


 

  • Actively pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field
  • Major Groups: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education


 

Additional Requirements (DCFS):


 

  • Background check and fingerprinting
  • Medical exam
  • Three (3) reference letters
  • Mandated reporter online training

How to Apply

Candidates should submit applications through Handshake. The following documents are required:


 

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter


 

Number of Hires: 1